Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #139 “NO PROBLEMS ONLY SOLUTIONS!”  When the rain falls too hard, we wait for our turn to go outside, and we clean up the mess. When the sun shines too brightly, we cover ourselves to find shade. When the plans change abruptly, we adjust to the changing tide. When we fall down 7 times, we get up 8 times. When the thoughts that we used to direct us forward, turn into fear that impedes us backward, we settle down, meditate and get back to business. Whenever, whatever, however, whoever… we shake it off and survive it all like our durable ancestors did. Ours is a great life no matter what circumstances come about… We Can Do It! And when you find it hard to believe that… look at babies. They will assure you, if your heart stays open… that life always goes on, we just have to go on with it. Peace! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3CnMrWQ Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Perspective contribution provided by, www.ResilienceAlliance.com/seven-resilience-muscles. Grace A Vasallo, “Solutions.” “Keep Calm & Carry On!” “ME!”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #138 “THE BIRTH OF A STANDARD! …5 Important Ways Father’s Impact Early Child Development!”  Companies have standards. Teams of all kinds have standards, including Families as the ultimate teams. At the head of true families are fathers and mothers or two individuals making continued committed contributions to a child’s or children’s welfare so they can grow to be solid, strong, focused, disciplined adults someday. Sounds pretty easy… but indeed as many have learned… not as easy as it looks. This episode explores what standards are and how, when effectively placed and followed, they can help all manner of people, but especially fathers make their way to accomplishing their goals of raising children to grasp the baton. My profound wish and hope and even prayer for our world is that we can keep moving forward with the kinds of standards that can make us effective and even proud. I for sure worked diligently to keep my standards in place. Peace. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4hbCNqu Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" www.nbn.be/standards development. J. Neil Tift, essay “A Father’s Place, The importance of male involvement in early childhood development.”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #137 “BY ANY MEANS!” …The Malcolm X Speech and Ossie Davis Eulogy! Good Sunday morning to everyone who decided to check in on the Round 12 Podcast again today. Last week’s episode was a presentation of the famous Martin Luther King Jr., “I have a Dream Speech.” When I decided to present this important historical speaking event, I felt it wouldn’t be complete without appropriate credit and recognition to one of the most important change agents the United States and the world has ever known… Malcolm X! This, his 1964 speech at the founding rally of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU), was the beginning of the end for him. Shortly after this event he was assassinated while speaking in the same building. Included in the episode are the words of his Eulogy, spoken originally by the illustrious actor and activist, Mr. Ossie Davis. Yes, there are many of us who heard about or saw the Spike Lee Movie called, Malcolm X, which received rave reviews… but even after all these years, this man Malcolm X is still one of the most misunderstood, revered and simultaneously reviled men of all time. So, I felt compelled to give this African American man, his fair and equitable moment here with me on my humble journey. My hope and my goal are to take historical perspectives like these and learn from them, so I can continue to do my part to Make Our World a Better Place to Live In. Wish me luck! …And as always, I wish you Peace. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3NpLS1e Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Musical Guest, Donny Hathaway. Song: “To Be Young Gifted and Black!” Contributing thoughts & perceptions: Malcolm X, AKA El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and his speech excerpt from the “Founding Rally of the Organization of Afro-American Unity. www.blackpast.org, African-American History Speeches, and public domain photo by Marion S. Trikosko, Courtesy of Library of Congress (2003688131).

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #136 “KEEP DREAMING!” …But when you wake up, get to work! Ok, here we go again. I have a sense of inspiration today. A sense of appreciation today. A significant sense of how my dreams of living a full and fruitful life must always be more than just dreams. So, I sit up, put my feet on the floor and don’t look back, because I’ve still got work to do… Maybe we all do. Welcome to the grind! ‘For what is each day but a choice between the right way and the easy way.’ But dreaming is still good. Dreams are where you rest a bit, recalculate, reorganize and get your beliefs and possibilities together. Dreams can give you the preview of things to come, or they can make you sort out the things gone past. Either way, when you close your eyes and chart your course, your ability to wake up, open your eyes, and build your map are essential to finding your way to the places you’ve chosen to go. GOOD MORNING, ALL… GOOD MORNING! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4eSOwYV Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts & perceptions, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “I Have a Dream Speech.  August 28, 1963.  NPR “Talk of the nation”. National Archives/Hulton Archive via Getty Images. Musical Guest: Common – Feat, Will I Am – “I have a dream”.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #135 “IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!” Ok, here we go… Another episode about the celebration of life! If you have been listening to this podcast over time, (or if you even looked at the cover sheet) you probably realize by now that there is kind of a theme. Here… A hang on, and don’t let go philosophy. A fancy word: RESILIENCE, which just means keep on going, in spite of anything. BOUNCE BACK… and when you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on! If you’re going through hell… KEEP GOING! If you’re in a dark tunnel, hold on to the wall baby, and creep on through. If you fall and you’re lying there… “If you can look up, you can get up!! I told you last week to stay thirsty… I’ve been drinking my water properly lately… so the same concept stays true this week. Stay Thirsty, My Friends!!! STAY THIRSTY! Peace. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3XMoakl Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Musical Guest: Sade, “Kiss of Life!” Lizzo, "About Damn Time!" Contributing perspective: Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What is Success!”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #134 “CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY…AGAIN!” Episode Number 134 IS A MILESTONE! The man turns 68 years old, and he worked out hard this morning! He’s motivated, celebrated, stimulated and in his own way regulated. The man is grateful. The man’s family is sound, and the man’s purpose is too! May I say on behaldf of this man, MYSELF that we should all celebrate our lives on our birthday and EVERYDAY… to recognize one important thing among many others…”Your life is a Gift From God… What you do with it is your Gift to God! Stay thirsty, My Friends!!! STAY THIRSTY! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3Zu3TCM Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing perspective: Stevie Wonder, Happy Birthday!

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #133 “STAY THE COURSE!” Episode Number 133 is entitled Stay the Course. Now guess what, I need to hear that too. This week’s episode was posted later than usual after a busy day, busy week, active Saturday and a pending calendar still full tomorrow. But you know what, I took my own advice and stayed true to what I set out to do. Naah, maybe my little podcast isn’t changing the world, but it sure is changing me! It's changing me into my truest self. The one who has analyzed and learned to understand who he is and how he is made up, and where his drive and determination comes from, and what matters to him most. We’re all just plugging along anyway, so it’s pretty-strong when we can absolutely “Hold Fast and Stay True!” BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3XJ58fU Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing perspective: Federick Brooks. Stay The Course, An Affirmation of Determination and Consistency.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #132 “WHAT IS SELF CARE… Is It Really Important?!” Here we are at Episode Number 132. Self Care is an interesting and important point of interest indeed. If you don’t take care of yourself, then who will… your mother?! Not if you’ve grown older and have the new responsibility. Not if you have no one to call when challenges get tough. Not if you caught the flu and you’re lying there trying to figure it out. Not when you need to make a decision, and you can’t get anyone to make it for you. Self-care means looking out for oneself and staying on top of the things that need attention. It means liking and loving yourself enough to not question when you need to value your own perspective and needs. So, in the final analysis, just be okay with looking out for your own self along the way and be comfortable with that concept. It doesn’t mean selfish; it doesn’t mean any bad thing to any other person… It just means that self-preservation is the First Law of Nature! And for the growth, development and preservation of our humanity… That’s Just a Good Thing! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4d0SSfj Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing perspective: Dr. Matt Glowiak.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #131 “THE ULTIMATE POWER TO BE YOUR BEST” Here we are at 131 Episodes later, on a humble Podcast that started with just an instinctive effort to add content to the world’s cynicism and disconnect! I like that I built it, and I realized that it wasn’t done for praise, it was done for personal perspective and contribution to one or many who saw value in its content. So, this week’s episode has reflection, strength of character, and that same old, consistent reminder to dig down, find your best self and have some fun pursuing the goals that make you happiest and strongest. If the reminders I offer leave you cold and feeling like ‘I don’t need to listen to this dude’ this makes me smile… because all it tells us, is that you don’t want to listen to the best of your own self! So please forgive me if this reminder type stuff is not your cup of tea… That’s ok. Remember, as you pass on by… It’s just me talkin’ to me.. and hoping that if you hear me, and it reminds you of something good. Then we all are better for it! If we get lucky… We may just find… THE ULTIMATE POWER TO BE OUR BEST! Wouldn’t that be cool. - Smile! – Peace. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3yYgIuh Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!"

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #130 “REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED!” The concept of remembering your WHY has gained a bit of attention over recent years. And this is a reasonable and important concept. It’s akin to being focused and remaining determined when the going gets tough or even when it’s going smooth, so you don’t fall for the okey-doke. So, reminders from time to time are worth investigating, because we all get distracted sometimes. We all are at risk of getting off track, when our train is powering forward, and sometimes we just get tired. Then, our dreams make us fall asleep, instead of the other way around. But it’s always possible to wake up and remember where you came from, so you can get to where you’re going. So, like so many episodes before it... HERE’S HOPIN’ YOU’RE COPIN’! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3MphvqY Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts by: DearMedia, “How to Focus on What Really Matters” and  Luke Dancy, “Remember”.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #129 “CELEBRATE AGING!” Yes, CELEBRATE AGING. Not lament or regret or fear or acceptance of false information or what THEY say about it. Like Richard Pryor said once in his amazing stand-up routine: “You don’t get to be old, being no FOOL!” Meaning if you lasted this long, you must be doing something right. So, this podcast episode celebrates those folks that may not be hearing strong praise anymore, or hearing how great a job they did. But as someone who has made his way through the dark tunnel and made it happily to daylight… whether recognition comes from others or not, it does not stop me from recognizing the wonderful accomplishment myself. This gentle reminder and positive topic for consideration is presented here from a Happy Camper, an OG, a Seasoned Player and a Grateful human being. If you have made your way forward or know someone else who has… give ‘em a hug and recognize in whatever way you like but recognize excellence when you see it. Then recognize it in yourself as well. Keep Moving Forward! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4cAHF4O Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts: By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, and Andrea Kane, CNN.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #128 “LEADER VERSUS BOSS!” Ok. This episode is a Hot One! It has a bit of steam coming from its head and it could possibly stimulate conversation. Whenever we think or talk about how we treat each other and how we define our positions in the hierarchy of social existence, some people have varyingly different perspectives than some others. This always seems to contribute to us not getting along as well as we could, and certainly not being as effective as we could be either. The goal of this podcast is always about growth, development and some level of mastery. This episode is just another brick in the wall. Take a listen, think a thought, and come up with your own sense of who’s the “Boss” and who’s “The Leader!” Then choose which one you follow, or which one you are. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3YG6CZn Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts: Gifford Thomas book, “Communication for Change Management. Bill Maxwell, “Tampa Bay Times Boss Essay.

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #127 “PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE!” If you are one of those people who are interested in my Podcast work and have grown accustomed to listening, I welcome you, and thank you for your support. However, please note that this week, in the interest of effective Time Management and Personal Purpose, we have to miss this week’s episode.  Thank you again for your interest and support… Good Lookin’ out! See ya’ next week. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3YDykFY Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!"

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #126 “LESS TALKIN’ MORE WALKIN’!” This week’s episode is partly about doing what you say you will do, keeping your word, and that you should make distinct efforts to not just talk about it, but BE ABOUT IT! This simply means that we have commitments to others that we should not waste time talking around or making excuses about, but remembering that ‘your word is your bond!’ And, we also have commitments to ourselves that are even more important to keep. One of those commitments is to take care of our minds and bodies. Yes, sometimes easier said than done, but the phrase ‘if you don’t use it, you lose it’ comes to mind as a simple reminder to get in, and keep your body in gear. So, this humble podcast message is simple… Plan your work, work your plan, and remember that the possible reason we have two ears, and one mouth is so we can listen and keep walkin’ more than we evade and keep talkin’!”    BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4fp46fQ Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts: Alissa, 2019 article: “Don’t just talk about it, be about it.” Freya Sherlock, 2021 article: “Take care of your body and your body will take care of you.” Karen Holmes, 2017 article: “Take care of your mind and your body will follow.”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #125 “YOU ARE ENERGY!” …STILL! This week’s episode is for you. The reminder that you are full of energy… still! That you can do what you are blessed to do. That you can still climb. That you are very firmly still you, with no doubt… no it’s definite! “You know like you game like you’re reffin’  it!” That you have come a long way. And that YOU still have a long way to go! And, oh yes, you still have that raging fire in your belly, as you always have and YOU are a survivor. You are resilient, you are benevolent, you are inspiring and you have the tools and intention to make it to the places you’ve chosen to go. When you see you in the mirror… tell them I said Yo! Because we all seem to be thinking the same powerful thoughts…THAT WE ARE STILL IN ‘DA GAME! And the game has been, and still is… FUN! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3Sdz9Sc Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts: Jessica Shepherd, “Thermal, Electrical or Chemical.”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #124 “ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS!” …SO, YOU CAN COME UP WITH THE BEST ANSWERS. What does this week’s episode title mean to you? There is one of the questions right there… What’s up with you?... what are your hard questions? And do they have answers yet? What Matters Most to you! What do you stand for! What are you working toward and how will you get there? Look at all the question marks in this Podcast episode introduction this week. It might be possible that here today, this Sunday, there are more questions than answers about some things…. But we may be more certain than ever about some others. I have found it important to check in with the person staring back in the mirror. I have learned from experience, that to Be Yourself is to Free Yourself from so many restrictions. Last week was a “Moment of Reflection” … Maybe this week is too! A Moment of Reflection.  BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/465JchN Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Contributing thoughts: Matt S. Smith MBA, “Be Brave. Ask the Hard Questions.”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #123 “THE BUILDERS!” …POETRY. A Moment of Reflection. BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4bPFmuB Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Poem, “The Builders”

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #122 “CHALLENGE YOURSELF! …Re-Broadcast of Episode #38 with Special Guest Ms. Selina Mendoza!” This week’s podcast episode is for YOU. The You who wants more, the You who tries harder, the You who has made a decision, the You who has made up their mind that they can and will get through it, and has developed the personal tools to do exactly that! YOU ARE GREAT! …And if nobody has told you that lately you should know and remind yourself of this now. The challenges that some of us get through are important, but mostly important because we stay on course and NEVER QUIT on ourselves. Yes, sometimes we need to move from one place to another or one task or another, or even one job to another… but we Never Quit on ourselves. And a special note for this broadcast: Ms. Selina Mendoza who was our Special Guest, has completed Law School and has taken her motivation and talents to the legal profession as a practicing attorney. BRAVO, Selina… So much Respect! CHALLENGE YOURSELF... AND YOU WILL ALWAYS WIN!  BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/4blfZQY Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Musical Guest Jennifer Lopez, AKA “J.Lo” with a cross -section of motivational commentary and music including song, “GET LOUD! (Which sometimes is what we need to do to be heard!)

Welcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #121 “LEARNING TO APOLOGIZE! …And How Mastering This Art May Make You a Better Leader!!” What’s in an apology? Why does it matter if we do or if we don’t. Does an apology save the world. Is it more important to try to make amends, or is it better sometimes to be quiet and let’s things “go away on their own?” It’s been said that time heals all, and that if you wait long enough, everything has a way of working itself out …and better to ‘remain quiet and be thought a fool, than to speak up along the way and confirm it.’ However, this cross-section of thoughts and ideas are worthy of research and coming to a conclusion we can live with. Listen in to this week’s podcast and see where you land on the issue.  “Since we’re not supposed to’ judge a book by its cover’, it might be wise not to judge this podcast episode by its title! (Smile.) BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3RE4pJH Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Passing thoughts and idea contributors to this episode are: Harvard Business Review, “What a real apology requires”; Psychology Today, “The Power of Apology”; Dr. Krishna Athal , “The Apology Paradox”; Harvard Health Publishing, “The Art of a Heartfelt Apology”.

https://conta.cc/3XwXYvwWelcome back to The Round 12 MOTIVATIONAL MASTERY Podcast Show! Episode #120 "HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!” …And Make a Decision. This episode was based on personal perspective and the thoughts surrounding personal growth. In the final analysis, each of us needs to discover where we want to go in our lives and how we plan to get there. However, getting along with other people on the way is super important as well. I think this concept of building bridges and finding ways to connect successfully with others is an important part of finding one’s way to success. I’ve been told that being a beast, and being self-centered to climb the success ladder is an important key, but I have realized personally that I’d rather find things in common and work together, as opposed to tearing everyone else down to make it. Sure, sometimes you must fight for your rights, and yes, sometimes the playing field may not be fair and equitable, but either way… we must work with each other anyway, so we might as well find ways to meet minds. Being a father is like that too! You can’t always have every- single-thing your way and sometimes you are compelled to apologize for fighting too hard to be RIGHT on your parental watch. I’m proud of that particular learning lesson, because it makes me feel like I gave my sons a fair deal. Also, they have probably learned a few things from me in that regard along the way. “Learn from the mistakes of others, you can’t live long enough to make them all yourself!” Happy Father's Day, Men... we love you! BE SURE TO CLICK THE ATTACHED LINK TO SEE OUR DETAILED INFORMATIONAL EMAIL OR TO SUBSCRIBE: https://conta.cc/3XwXYvw Intro & Outro Music Provided by... Soul II Soul, Song: "Keep on Movin'!" Roger Bush Hamilton personal growth perspective.