Virtue EPISODES

Discover the timeless values that define good character and help build a meaningful life. Explore how practicing virtue can positively influence every aspect of your life.
Aug. 3, 2021

MM#30--Feelings, pt. 2--The Pole Position of LIfe

In part 2 of the exploring our feelings episode, we dig deep into one of the most powerful concepts I have uncovered in any of my readings. It comes to us from Eric Greitens’s Resilience (affiliate link) so be sure to listen to this incredible MOJO minute.

Key points:
The relationship from actions to feelings

To ask yourself, the important question of “who do I want to be?”

Get the order right between feelings, indentity, action to live a flourishing life.

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July 22, 2021

MM#27--Keeping Up with the Joneses

In this episode, we pivot to understand better our financial fitness in Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link).


Key points:

Whats the typical millionaire’s buying habits


Those who are practicing financial fitness the best, what are their priorities?


How to gain financial fitness!



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July 15, 2021

MM#25--Perfectionism

In this episode, we unpack Stephen Guise's fantastic book, How to be an Imperfectionist (affiliate link).

Key points:
We name the top five areas of perfectionism

Take a dive into each of the five and provide solutions. Thank you Mr. Guise for such wisdom

David shares his biggest area of perfectionism and how to address this short-coming.

Other resources:

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July 13, 2021

MM#24--Do you Hate Salads As Much As I Do?!

In this episode, we ask the ultimate question for everyone trying to tackle their nutrition and better their health, do you hate eating salads too? lol (seriously)

Thank you Dr. Joel Fuhrman from The End of Dieting (affiliate link) for this gem of super goodness and health.

In this fun episode, we provide the ultimate solution if you do hate eating your salad!?!

Key points:
Why salads are super good for you!

The Eat Your Greens recipe

My own Vita-mix blender (affiliate link) that I use.

Ot...
July 8, 2021

MM#23--Mental Training

In this episode, we go back in the day--not really--but it feels like to the movie Karate Kid from the 1980's and we meet Danielson and Mr. Miyagi and explore the Art of Mental Training (affiliate link) by DC Gonzalez.

Key points:
Art of Mental Training Academy Review

Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine

4 step process to rock our negative mental chatter

Other resources:

Karate Kid 1984 movie "wax on, wax off"

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July 6, 2021

MM#22--Gratitude works

In this episode, we hear the ancient sages reminds us that humility is required for a grateful heart and dive deeper in Gratitudes Works (affiliate link) by Robert Emmons.

Key points:
From Seneca on down we learn the chief obstacle to receiving gratitude.

What is the entitlement attitude

and the one requirement needed to obtain gratitude.

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July 4, 2021

Happy Indepedence Day

In this episode, we celebrate our National birthday. Happy Independence Day America.

Key points:
John Kennedy at Independence Hall in 1962

Lincoln on the Verge review
William F. Buckleys stirring words in 1979 about the nations founding.

Declaration of Independence

Constitution of the United States
Other resources:
Ray Charles sings America the Beautiful
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July 1, 2021

MM#20--Life Isn't Fair--Drive on!

In this episode, we hear an inspiring story from William McRaven's book, Make your Bed (affiliate link) about Moki Martin.

Key points:
The wonderful power in resiliency in the face of a trajedy.

How to truely look at the world through the right frame of reference.

The incredible and touching example of Lieutenant Martin and how to live a deeply flourishing life in spite of his tragic accident.

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June 29, 2021

MM#19--The Value of Little Things

In this episode, we dig into the value of little things ending with a great lesson from William McRaven's book, Make your Bed: Little Things That Can Change your Life...and Maybe the World (affiliate link)

Key points:
The poor widows contribution to the Jewish Temple

Navy Seals candidates having to first learn how to make their bed

Little things done with great love touch God's heart.

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June 15, 2021

MM#15--Two Easies

In this episode, we learn from the grandfather of the personal development movement, Jim Rohn and his modern classic work, Leading an Inspired Life (affiliate link)

Key points:
what's easy to do is easy NOT to do

what's the difference between success and failure, between daydreams and ambitions.

The slight edge by Jeff Olson

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May 18, 2021

MM#6--The Virtue of Humility

In this episode, we explore the virtue of humility

Key points:
quotes from Proverbs, Confucius, and the difficulty gaining and keeping the virtue of humility.

the great example from Extreme Ownership of no ego leaders.

how to exercise virtue of humility

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May 13, 2021

MM#5--the Art of Playing Badly, well!

In this episode, we explore Jack Nicklaus quote on playing badly, well!

Key points:
Jack Nicklaus's quotes

Arnold Palmer quote

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May 11, 2021

MM#4--The Power of Forgiveness and Example

In this episode, we explore George Weigel's Witness to Hope (affiliate link)

Key points:
The power of great leadership, great example and great forgiveness.

Leo Clifford's wonderful preaching on forgiveness

Great prayer at the end in hopes that it finds an echo in your heart today

Other resources (possible affiliate links)

Reflections by Fr. Leo Clifford

Great video on Forgiveness by Fr. Leo Clifford

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May 6, 2021

MM#2--What is Character? and How to Get Some?

In this episode, we discuss David Brooks, Road to Character (affiliate link) and a good definition of character.

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May 4, 2021

MOJO Minute #1

we kick things off in this first inaugural episode with why we strive to be our best selves.

quotes from:

Jim Rohn

Steven Pressfield

Charles Scholtz

James Allen

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