John Harrell's Blog, page 122
June 5, 2022
My Interview with Dr. Robb Kelly
Robb Kelly had it all. A Ph.D. from Oxford, a beautiful wife and two daughters, wealth and a growing, thriving business. But he threw it all away because he couldn’t stay sober. He became homeless, tried to kill himself multiple times, yet today he is known as the addiction doctor. Dr. Kelly has helped thousands of people obtain sobriety. Click on the link to watch our lively, sometimes funny and other times deeply emotional interview. The Determined People Podcast
June 4, 2022
Courageous
Everyone has fears. Most of them are irrational and get built up inside our heads as impossible to overcome.
Get out of your head and get into life. There is freedom beyond fear. Have courage…
June 3, 2022
I Dare You!
Do you remember being dared to do stupid stuff when you were a kid? And do you remember actually taking the dare, even though you knew it would turn out badly? Stupid pride said we had to do it.
Now I will dare you to do something! I dare you to dream big, even outrageous dreams for your life. Then take a step, even a small one in the direction of your dream. And keep stepping. And no matter how many times you stumble and fall, keep getting back up. No one can keep you down except yourself.
June 2, 2022
Thank You
I have observed an increase in rudeness over the past several years. Simple niceties like opening doors and saying ‘thank you’ are becoming rarer and rarer. I’m guessing this is because we are busier than we’ve ever been, but that doesn’t make it acceptable.
To all of my followers who read my work, thank you! I appreciate every one of you. You have a choice in how you spend your time, and I’m honored you spend a few moments with me…
June 1, 2022
Proficiency
In school and in life, we are graded on how well we perform. School gives us report cards while business gives us annual reviews.
These “grading systems” only tell part of the story. Proficiency in a subject means we comprehend and can apply.
Proficiency can be measured, too. Work to know the ins and outs of the subject matter and watch how your proficiency rises…
May 31, 2022
Daily Evaluation
Do you take time to evaluate yourself at the end of your day? Ask yourself some questions: was I judgmental today? Was I easy to work with? Was I kind to myself when I made a mistake,
Self-evaluation allows us to see how we are doing. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our growth as a man or woman. And we can find the areas we want to improve in…
May 30, 2022
Memorial Day
In the United States, on Memorial Day we honor the men and women who lost their lives defending the freedoms we enjoy. Today is not a day of celebration, but a day of remembrance. Let us #neverforget
My Memorial Day podcast message:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-people-podcast/id1545647376
May 29, 2022
Convenience
Much of our world is consumed by convenience. We have convenience stores, instant messaging and docusign to make our lives easier…more convenient.
While we are cramming more and more into our already busy lives through these conveniences, we might be missing out on human interaction. True connection with others is vital to our well being. Something to consider…
May 28, 2022
My Appearance on The Jeff Crilley Show
It was a privilege to be on The Jeff Crilley Show. We had a lively conversation about all the good Rachel’s Challenge does in creating safer, better connected schools. When you change the heart, worthwhile actions follow…
May 27, 2022
Circumstances
Keep your focus on the vision you have for your life. Your circumstances will change, but your vision doesn’t have to…
