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Dec. 30, 2021
MM#77--What is America's Record?
In this final MOJO Minute of the year, we examine America's record from a 50,000 foot level with Bill Bennett's America the Strong.
We ask the question, Is America good or bad?
And what is her record?
Key Points from the Episode:
Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States commented on
Thank you to my professors in Political Science and History who taught me how to think not what to think
8 great points on the American record
Other resources:
PragerU video on Howard Zinn's history...
We ask the question, Is America good or bad?
And what is her record?
Key Points from the Episode:
Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States commented on
Thank you to my professors in Political Science and History who taught me how to think not what to think
8 great points on the American record
Other resources:
PragerU video on Howard Zinn's history...
Dec. 28, 2021
MM#76--The Christmas Miracle of 1776
In this MOJO Minute, we look back in American History to that first miracle of Christmas 1776 and read from Thomas Paine in the American Crisis
Correction: the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware resides in the West Wing of the White House, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the painting I would refer to as a jumping off point to highlight the Christmas Miracle of 1776 not Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Other resources:
The signing of the Declaration of Independence...
Correction: the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware resides in the West Wing of the White House, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the painting I would refer to as a jumping off point to highlight the Christmas Miracle of 1776 not Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Other resources:
The signing of the Declaration of Independence...
Dec. 25, 2021
MM#75--Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone!
The Dominican Proclamation of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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The Dominican Proclamation of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Dec. 23, 2021
MM#74--The Gift of Faith
Its Christmas week and lets examine the Gift of Faith
Key Points from the Episode:
Do we see the Gift of Faith working in our lives?
How do we view the Christmas story?
How might we deepen our faith this Christmas season?
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Key Points from the Episode:
Do we see the Gift of Faith working in our lives?
How do we view the Christmas story?
How might we deepen our faith this Christmas season?
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Dec. 21, 2021
MM#73--Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
In this MOJO minute, we examine my favorite Christmas movie of all time, Its a Wonderful Life with Bob Welch's wonderful book, 52 Little Lessons from Its A Wonderful Life (affiliate links)
Key Points from the Episode:
Do we matter in God's vast universe?
Do we appreciate those people in our lives?
Please enjoy this movie classic this Christmas!
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Do we matter in God's vast universe?
Do we appreciate those people in our lives?
Please enjoy this movie classic this Christmas!
Other resources:
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Dec. 20, 2021
CC#3--Life of Christ
In this special Catholic Corner segment of the podcast, we share some special excerpts from Fulton J Sheen's incredible book, The Life of Christ (affiliate link)
Key points:
Only Christ was pre-announced into the history of the world
The paradoxes of how Christ came into the world.
How can the gift and the virtue of faith help us this Christmas week?
Other resources:
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Key points:
Only Christ was pre-announced into the history of the world
The paradoxes of how Christ came into the world.
How can the gift and the virtue of faith help us this Christmas week?
Other resources:
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Dec. 16, 2021
MM#72--Lets Rock 10,000 hours
In this MOJO minute, we explore how much hard work is required for success and Geoff Colvin in Talent is Overrated (affiliate link) is the book we turn too.
Key Points from the Episode:
What do Michael Jordan and Wolfgang Mozart have in common?
What myth can we put to bed after this MM?
Are you willing to put in the deliberate practice for success?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
What do Michael Jordan and Wolfgang Mozart have in common?
What myth can we put to bed after this MM?
Are you willing to put in the deliberate practice for success?
Other resources:
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Dec. 14, 2021
MM#71--Coach K's 'next play'
Last week, we chatted with the great basketball coaches.
In this MM, we continue to chat with Coach K on the psychology of excellence.
Key Points from the Episode:
My experience as a high school basketball player
Coach K 'next play'
Do you ruminate on your past mistakes that you miss your present life?
Other resources:
Coach K interview
former Duke basketball player, Tommy Amaker, on Coach K's 'next play'
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In this MM, we continue to chat with Coach K on the psychology of excellence.
Key Points from the Episode:
My experience as a high school basketball player
Coach K 'next play'
Do you ruminate on your past mistakes that you miss your present life?
Other resources:
Coach K interview
former Duke basketball player, Tommy Amaker, on Coach K's 'next play'
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Dec. 13, 2021
CC#2--Reflections
We are back in the groove with this new Catholic Corner segment update! 🙏💪
Today, we review one of my favorite Catholic authors and a person who touched my life early in my Catholic formation, Fr. Leo Clifford and his book of Reflections with Fr. Leo Clifford (affiliate link)
Key points:
Why have we been so spoiled by the Lord?
The Holy Mass is the source and summit of Catholic life.
How can we approach the Holy Mass more prepared and with a better internal disposition?
Other resources:
Thi...
Today, we review one of my favorite Catholic authors and a person who touched my life early in my Catholic formation, Fr. Leo Clifford and his book of Reflections with Fr. Leo Clifford (affiliate link)
Key points:
Why have we been so spoiled by the Lord?
The Holy Mass is the source and summit of Catholic life.
How can we approach the Holy Mass more prepared and with a better internal disposition?
Other resources:
Thi...
Dec. 9, 2021
MM#70--Buddha's drop by drop by drop
In this short MM, we will discuss how to pursue a life of virtue with inspiration from Buddha and his water pots.
Key Points from the Episode:
Good vs Evil
Not the totality of time but the consistent day by day actions and decisions
Drop by Drop by Drop
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Good vs Evil
Not the totality of time but the consistent day by day actions and decisions
Drop by Drop by Drop
Other resources:
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Dec. 7, 2021
MM#69--Wooden's Wisdom & the Point Guard in Life
In this MOJO Minute, Lets talk some basketball on the court and wisdom off the court with two of the great college basketball coaches of all time by checking out Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the court & Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, & Life
Key Points from the Episode:
Wooden's "Masterpiece Days"
Coach K's pursue excellence NOT success
Are you your own point guard of life?
correction: Baylor won the 2021 NCAA ...
Key Points from the Episode:
Wooden's "Masterpiece Days"
Coach K's pursue excellence NOT success
Are you your own point guard of life?
correction: Baylor won the 2021 NCAA ...
Dec. 2, 2021
MM#68--Dont Break, Just Replace
In MM#68, we continue to examine habits but switch to how to break a bad habit with the inspiration coming from Jack Hodge's, The Power of Habit: Harnessing the Power to Establish Routines that Guarantee Success in Business and in Life
Key Points from the Episode:
Hows your habit installation going?
David's #1 bad habit to break
How about your bad habits? any need breaking or replacing? Lets get on that!
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Hows your habit installation going?
David's #1 bad habit to break
How about your bad habits? any need breaking or replacing? Lets get on that!
Other resources:
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Nov. 30, 2021
MM#67--The Power of Focus
Did you know that 90% of your everyday behavior is a result of your habits?
In this MOJO Minute, we examine how to start a good habit in Jack Hodge's, The Power of Habit: Harnessing the Power to Establish Routines that Guarantee Success in Business and in Life
Key Points from the Episode:
The power of focused light
My habit of going to the gym every morning.
The importance of changing one habit at a time, not two or three or four. Just one!
Other resources:
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In this MOJO Minute, we examine how to start a good habit in Jack Hodge's, The Power of Habit: Harnessing the Power to Establish Routines that Guarantee Success in Business and in Life
Key Points from the Episode:
The power of focused light
My habit of going to the gym every morning.
The importance of changing one habit at a time, not two or three or four. Just one!
Other resources:
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Nov. 27, 2021
MM#66--Special College Football Edition--'The Game'
This weekend, the college football regular season comes to a close and so for this special MOJO Minute, we will appreciate the nuggets of recreation in sports and its greatest rivalry--Ohio State vs Michigan football game--commonly referred to as 'The Game.'
Key Points from the Episode:
MM#43--Pay it Forward
Dennis Hopper "Bad Things, Man"
ESPN's End of the Century top ten analysis of the greatest of sports rivalries
ENJOY the game folks!
Other resources:
2006 Game of the Century highlights
...
Key Points from the Episode:
MM#43--Pay it Forward
Dennis Hopper "Bad Things, Man"
ESPN's End of the Century top ten analysis of the greatest of sports rivalries
ENJOY the game folks!
Other resources:
2006 Game of the Century highlights
...
Nov. 25, 2021
MM#65--Happy Thanksgiving
In this special Thanksgiving Episode, we read from two cannons in American Journalism over the last fifty years to appreciate our Land of Hope with more reverence!
Key Points from the Episode:
The Desolate Wilderness (WSJ editorial annually appearing since 1961)
And the Fair Land (WSJ editorial annually appearing since 1961)
On behalf of the MOJO Academy and this podcast, we wish--you and yours--a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
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Key Points from the Episode:
The Desolate Wilderness (WSJ editorial annually appearing since 1961)
And the Fair Land (WSJ editorial annually appearing since 1961)
On behalf of the MOJO Academy and this podcast, we wish--you and yours--a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
Other resources:
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Nov. 23, 2021
MM#64--Lincoln's Request
On November 19, 1863, our 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, delivered what would go down in the annals of American History as its greatest speech.
In todays MOJO Minute, lets journey together in this brief history lesson to learn about The Gettysburg Address.
In addition, we read from a new U.S. History book, Wilfred McClays, Land of Hope: An invitation to the Great American Story
Key Points from the Episode:
Why was the speech important?
What was Lincoln's aim with the speech?
Most impo...
In todays MOJO Minute, lets journey together in this brief history lesson to learn about The Gettysburg Address.
In addition, we read from a new U.S. History book, Wilfred McClays, Land of Hope: An invitation to the Great American Story
Key Points from the Episode:
Why was the speech important?
What was Lincoln's aim with the speech?
Most impo...
Nov. 18, 2021
MM#63--Learned Optimism
Well if you are tired of the bad news, David dives deep into the MOJO Academy archives to help us find something positive.
Learned Optimism is a wonderful book by a great writer and forerunner in the positive psychology movement, Martin Seligman.
Key Points from the Episode:
Are habits of thinking etched into our DNA from the beginning?
Should we start reviewing fiction books starting with George Orwell's 1984? ha ha!
Start out your day with positive reading? perhaps a MOJO Academy review wi...
Learned Optimism is a wonderful book by a great writer and forerunner in the positive psychology movement, Martin Seligman.
Key Points from the Episode:
Are habits of thinking etched into our DNA from the beginning?
Should we start reviewing fiction books starting with George Orwell's 1984? ha ha!
Start out your day with positive reading? perhaps a MOJO Academy review wi...
Nov. 16, 2021
MM#62--The Two Misconceptions of Personal Growth
In this episode , David checkouts the Grandfather of the personal development movement, John Maxwell and his book, Jump Start Your Growth: A 90-Day Improvement Plan.
Key Points from the Episode:
Why hope is not a plan?
The Two Misconceptions of Personal Growth.
Who do you want to be? A great question tying in Eric Greitens book Resilience from MOJO Minute #30.
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Why hope is not a plan?
The Two Misconceptions of Personal Growth.
Who do you want to be? A great question tying in Eric Greitens book Resilience from MOJO Minute #30.
Other resources:
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Nov. 11, 2021
MM#61--Lets Get Gritty
In MOJO Minute 61 , we continue to explore Angela Duckworth's book on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Key Points from the Episode:
MM#33--Talent vs Hard Work
What is Grittiness?
Why effort counts twice?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
MM#33--Talent vs Hard Work
What is Grittiness?
Why effort counts twice?
Other resources:
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Nov. 9, 2021
MM#60--The Roadmap to Success
In this quick MOJO Minute we build on our last episode and explore Angela Duckworth's book on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Key Points from the Episode:
Why are high achievers special and what traits do they have of which we need to cultivate?
What is the secret to success?
Whats your roadmap to success?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Why are high achievers special and what traits do they have of which we need to cultivate?
What is the secret to success?
Whats your roadmap to success?
Other resources:
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Nov. 4, 2021
MM#59--Coolidge was right...
In this episode, we check out Calvin Coolidge's, our 30th President of the United States, most famous quote from his presidency which Amity Shales in her biography of Coolidge helps us to unpack.
Key Points from the Episode:
Why determination and persistence lead Coolidge all of his life?
There are many educated derelicts in the world
To live a focus and flourishing life no matter what the future brings
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Why determination and persistence lead Coolidge all of his life?
There are many educated derelicts in the world
To live a focus and flourishing life no matter what the future brings
Other resources:
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Nov. 2, 2021
MM#58--Fatherlessness America
In this longer MOJO minute, David details the greatest social problem in America in 2021.
Inspired by Are Fathers Necessary?
Key Points from the Episode:
Why doesn't anyone talk about this?
Heart-breaking statistics around absent Fathers.
How can we help Fathers to stay and remain engaged in their children's lives? If you say another government program, you're wrong!
Other resources:
National Fatherhood Initiative
October 2021 video--This is Why Fathers Are Necessary?
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Inspired by Are Fathers Necessary?
Key Points from the Episode:
Why doesn't anyone talk about this?
Heart-breaking statistics around absent Fathers.
How can we help Fathers to stay and remain engaged in their children's lives? If you say another government program, you're wrong!
Other resources:
National Fatherhood Initiative
October 2021 video--This is Why Fathers Are Necessary?
Want to leave a review? ...
Oct. 28, 2021
MM#57--Dante's Inferno, part 2--Where Hope Dies
In this second episode on Dante's Inferno, we continue to look back at Dante's Divine Comedy, 700 years later and how it continues to teach and instruct us as one of the greatest classics ever written and most certainly the greatest Christian poem every penned. David dives deep into Anthony Esolen's translation of the Inferno, The Divine Comedy, book one, Inferno by Dante Alighieri to explore human nature confronting the gates of hell.
Key Points from the Episode:
We encounter the gates of Hell...
Key Points from the Episode:
We encounter the gates of Hell...
Oct. 26, 2021
MM#56--Schedule Scaffolding
In MOJO minute number 56, David uncovers that he has missed one of his favorite books of all-time, The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.
Key Points from the Episode:
The Miracle Morning Super S.A.V.E.R.S
Schedule Scaffolding
How to reschedule your day by making it too small to fail
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
The Miracle Morning Super S.A.V.E.R.S
Schedule Scaffolding
How to reschedule your day by making it too small to fail
Other resources:
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