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Kristin Andrus is a mom to 6, exercise maniac, lover and creator of healthy recipes, married to the owner of Traeger Grills, Jeremy Andrus, and a total inspiration to me of what it REALLY means to serve, mentor, and love people in your community. Kristin has a passion for philanthropy, but in today's podcast she shares her strong feelings about how money is the actual most insignificant part of philanthropic work and that it's your TIME and attention that will really create long-lasting relationships and opportunities to grow and help others thrive. She gives really helpful takeaways for those interested in mentoring, along with some great mom advice, marriage advice, and life advice in general. Time Stamps:[00:49] - Kristin Andrus introduces herself, her family, and her philanthropic work.[02:27] - What sparked Kristin’s passion for philanthropy and advocating for others?[05:15] - Kristin shares tips for choosing opportunities that are close to her heart.[08:02] - Kristin tells a story of giving lasting holiday cheer to a group of refugee women she worked closely with.[10:30] - What’s the different impact between going to fundraiser events and connecting with the community in person?[11:53] - Kristin talks about giving her children exposure to philanthropy work and how to engage the kids in the impact. [14:31] - Kristin describes the strength of the women and children she supports through philanthropy work.[17:24] - What does Kristin suggest to build real connections with the community and individual people that could benefit from relationships?[19:00] - Trust is a major step in creating connections in philanthropy with the community. Kristin gives personal examples of gradually building trust with refugees.[21:32] - Kristin encourages everyone to check on the needs in their own neighborhoods.[23:47] - Making the call to discover needs is an actionable step to figuring out the needed impact.[25:00] - Why is it important to share philanthropy options and social impact?[26:52] - Kristin says that people should focus on creating balance rather than “finding” balance. She uses the context of motherhood to explain her approach.[29:46] - In marriage, Kristin advises to lean towards having realistic expectations of a spouse. What is the best compliment Kristin received from her spouse?[31:38] - Here is Kristin's viewpoint on her marriage and the dynamics in their relationships. Kristin emphasizes the importance of clear communication.[34:28] - Kristin speaks about showcasing your authentic skills.[37:27] - Kristina uses conversation, curiosity, and consistency to bring more impact into her life.[40:05] - Philanthropy honestly does require thoughtfulness to follow through with the actions supporting social impact and connections.[42:02] - What is Kristin’s advice to make sure the people in need don’t feel like a project?[43:34] - Here is the ONE message Kristin wants everyone to take away from the conversation. Supporting Resources:“Baskets and Bottles” Talk by Chieko Okazaki https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/04/baskets-and-bottles?lang=eng     Instagram @kristinandrus https://www.instagram.com/kristinandrus/?hl=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Think back to the last time that you had something go TOTALLY differently than you had pictured it in your mind. What were your feelings when things went this way? Were you disappointed? Frustrated? Resentful? Today Neil and I are talking about expectations and why Neil says they’re “resentments in the making,” and what we try to do instead to offset these results and find more happiness in life. Time Stamps:[00:29] - Neil and I talk about expectations, resentments, and how our lives unfolded.[03:05] - How can expectations turn into resentment?[05:54] - I explain a saying that can help people to see when something is no longer for them.[08:37] - Sometimes we hold ideas that never come into being. Other times, we need to discern if the idea is aligned with how we are being called.[11:11] - Neil and I share our expectations of marriage versus what we know now.[13:49] - Neil says he thought someone in a relationship would change his faults.[15:34] - I share that I imagined being super unified as a couple, but I realized that we needed a bit of autonomy.[17:04] - Neil and I share our different understandings of a famous image.[19:29] - When we prioritize our individual spiritual health, we are able to show up for each other. [21:24] - Life can be beautiful and blissful, but the reality is that those moments come and go.[23:12] - Why is it so easy to have expectations of others?[25:49] - I talk about removing selfishness to take away the expectations.[27:22] - Neil shares a point about embracing acceptance in our life.[28:51] - I reminisce on what I learned about having expectations of another person’s behavior, and being patient in understanding others.[30:36] - Sometimes life is like a trust fall, like a test of our faith.[32:31] - Here is the one expectation people CAN have. Supporting Resources:“Life is Like an Old Time Rail-Journey” Quote referenced in “A Conversation with Single Adults” Talk by Gordon B. Hinckley https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1997/03/a-conversation-with-single-adults?lang=eng   “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book” https://amzn.to/3BOtMij    “But If Not” Talk by Dennis E. Simmons https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/but-if-not?lang=engSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My parents, Grant and Si Foster (who is also known for her blog, a bountiful kitchen) just returned from an 18-month mission to Spain, Barcelona where they taught, led and counseled with and mentored young adults in our church. I really wanted to ask them in detail about their mission and what they learned and experienced and how they got through the pandemic while truly locked down inside their little apartment (which they called their piso) for 70 days, and were under restrictions almost their entire mission. Today we talk about the Lord’s timing, listening to His voice, answering the call when you feel you need to serve, how to really make the most of your mission, adjusting to mission life and then back to civilian life after the mission, and their advice for those thinking of serving as senior missionaries. Time Stamps:[00:54] - I welcome my parents to the show, and ask them to explain how they came to accept their missionary work.[03:44] - What were the lifestyle adjustments like for my parents as missionaries in a new environment? [06:06] - Si talks about the couple dynamics that shifted during the missionary work. [07:52] - What is Grant’s advice about doing missionary work with a spouse? How does the bond change during this time?[10:20] - Grant and Si explain that they kept a flexible schedule to keep themselves on track and active.[12:56] - Being proactive and defining the mission were huge factors in Grant and Si’s contribution to the missionary work.[15:20] - Si shares what she feels about the timing of the missionary work while going through the pandemic.[17:18] - From Si’s perspective, the junior missionaries were specially equipped to help the community through social media.[19:20] - From Grant’s perspective, every role and contribution offered a special contribution, even their age.[22:20] - Grant and Si talk about being amazed with the messages they recognize about how they were inspiring other people.[25:10] - Grant describes the location the mission was held within.[27:00] - What was the pandemic lockdown like during the missionary work in Spain?[29:55] - Grant and Si share that they kept a unique journal to keep a log of the journey.[31:51] - What did Grant and Si counsel the young missionaries about? What were the concerns of the young missionaries?[34:49] - Grant and Si recall when several missionaries went home at the beginning of the pandemic related to physical and mental health.[37:00] - In missionary work, service is the center of your perspective.[39:59] - Si talks about the baptisms that happened during the missionary work.[42:15] - Grant shares how aware and mindful they tried to be towards the young adults. He talks about the full circle moment between in person connection and the digital connections.[45:15] - How does Grant and Si feel about readjusting to life after coming back?[47:19] - Once coming back home, Si says she realized how easy it is to fill up life with being “busy”, and learning to apply lessons from missionary work to everyday life.[49:55] - Grant and Si explain that they had plans to do missionary work, but the opportunity presented itself naturally.[52:28] - Si emphasizes the benefits of missionary work for couples. Si talks about older couples giving grace to themselves to go on a mission.[55:01] - I share about why I am grateful my parents were able to fulfill their missionary work. Supporting Resources:“Adjusting to Missionary Life” Church of Jesus Christ Resource https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/resource-booklet-adjusting-to-missionary-life?lang=eng   “A Bountiful Kitchen” Si Foster’s food bloghttps://abountifulkitchen.com/Si’s Instagram @abountifulkitchen https://www.instagram.com/abountifulkitchen/?hl=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week we experienced what I believe to be miracles, as we watched our little two-year-old Millie go from being her happy self to being one very sick little kid who was in the hospital for 5 days. Many many people prayed for Millie and today we’re sharing the details of that story, where the little miracles happened, and why I’m calling them miracles. We also dive into how prayer played a part in all of this, whether we change the outcome ourselves by praying, or if it’s just up to God, and if it is - what the point is of praying, and whether it really works. Time Stamps:[00:42] - We planned a trip to Utah to meet with family, and our trip took a turn.[03:33] - Originally, no one could tell what was wrong with Millie.[06:22] - After the results came, I felt that there was something else wrong.[09:06] - Here are a few of the symptoms we saw when Millie was first sick.[11:28] - It threw us off to see our child be exhausted from a sickness, but we eventually developed the faith that things would work out.[14:02] - Neil and I experienced watching our child be sick slightly differently. I think it’s healthy that we are able to speak together about what we felt individually.[15:45] - Honestly, when we took Millie in for a second diagnosis, we were still trying to process what was going on.[18:02] - I shared Millie’s story on social media, and she had a miraculous shift in mood. The good energy from others around the world seemed to help, but there was more to come.[21:30] - I retell what it was like when Millie woke up out of her sleep screaming while we were at the hospital.[23:00] - I’m blown away that people took the time to send positive energy to Millie. [24:50] - What happens when the prayers seem to go unheard? How do we deal with the aftermath?[27:40] - It's not a healthy expectation to think God will take away everything unfortunate or unfavorable.[28:07] - How do we define a miracle?[30:58] - I feel Millie’s recovery defied all logic. She suddenly started getting better.[32:23] - Prayer is not to change God’s will. Prayer helps God’s will and our will to correspond and find a balance of dealing with the situations.[33:02] - Blessing and prayer include being active. “Faith without works is dead.”[35:26] - Have a willingness as acceptance of the outcome to really embrace faith and the miracles.[37:53] - I share a story of a miracle with finding a cell phone. The timing of miracles is not up to us.[39:48] - Neil realizes that his reaction to a prayer going “unanswered” is a reflection of the strength of his faith.[41:25] - I think we are given tests of our faith to help build each other up.[44:20] - We should share our moments of faith and make that connection between each other the focus.[46:12] - If you said one of those prayers for Millie, thank you. Supporting Resources:Mint Arrow Messages Mint Arrow Messages on InstagramMint Arrow Messages on PinterestMint Arrow Messages on Facebook Mint Arrow Messages on Twitter “Has the Day of Miracles Ceased” Talk by Donald L. Hallstrom  The Church of Jesus Christ Bible Dictionary Prayer Definition “Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball” “Prayer” talk by Henry B. Eyring “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold S. KushnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Okay be honest just for a second with yourself. Have you ever been in a situation when you’ve asked yourself, “Wait, what’s in it for me?” Or thought that to yourself? I think if we’re being honest we ALL have at one time or another. Today Neil and I are discussing selfishness and why it so easily plagues our lives, and the antithesis: selflessness. We share some of the examples we’ve had in our lives of selflessness along with some deeply inspiring stories of sacrifice that I’m almost certain will leave you wanting to be better. Time Stamps:[00:38] - The first spark of inspiration for our talk today is from a Neal A. Maxwell quote that made us understand selfishness differently.[02:51] - Following the first spark, another spark of inspiration came that reminds me of the 1989 movie Field of Dreams.[04:33] - We should all strive to be genuinely happy for others.[06:26] - Neil expresses how cheering for others is so counterintuitive to the myth of success society sells.[08:25] - Worldly possessions are simply objects; our view about the objects is what gives us peace or makes us feel miserable.[10:15] - I share a personal story about my childhood, a grand piano, and the selflessness of my parents.[13:12] - By choosing to be more selfless, we’re setting ourselves up to be more free.[15:35] - Neil gives credit to his admirable father who worked on personal growth over the years then reminisces about childhood.[17:28] - Neil tells the story of trying to hide a motorcycle ticket from his father. Was he able to keep the secret?[19:09] - I have such a strong memory of my grandpa’s transition into a new life that positively impacted my life when I was younger.[21:36] - We take a lesson of selflessness from history in a story of the pioneers who travelled to the West during the 1800s.[24:30] - Being selfless is a heroic act.[27:29] - In tough and uncomfortable moments, we have an opportunity to show up selflessly.[29:47] - Are we willing to move closer toward a more selfless life? Supporting Resources:“Repent of [Our] Selfishness” Talk by Neal A. Maxwell https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/repent-of-our-selfishness-d-c-56-8?lang=eng Miss Nigeria’s Reaction to Miss Jamaica Winning Miss World Pageanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlDjqF8YYLQ“What’s in it for Me?” Talk by James E. Faust https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/whats-in-it-for-me?lang=eng “Four B’s for Boys” Talk by Gordon B. Hinckley https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/four-bs-for-boys?lang=engSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2020, Chris and Melissa Smith started the podcast and website Family Brand, to help families figure out what they want to stand for and be remembered by. Having a family brand is a way to strengthen your family. Since then, they’ve taken dozens of families through their training that helps families identify core values they want to create a family brand around, and how to make their family brand not just inspirational but transformational. Today, Chris and Melissa sit down with Neil and me to give us a crash course and a mini family brand session by asking questions you can use too to get your family brand started.In this episode, you will hear: Twelve years ago, Chris and Melissa almost got divorced. Then she read a statistic saying that 87% of couples considering divorce who decide to work it out are happy five years later. Since then, they focused on building back their marriage. Oftentimes as entrepreneurs and business owners, we are so much more intentional about the brand and the culture of our businesses and our personal brands than we are about the brand and the culture of our home. Families are the backbone of everything. It's no coincidence that the breaking down of a family directly coincides with all kinds of issues in society. So the world needs strong families. In getting started with creating a family brand, here are three questions you can ask yourself and the rest of the family: What do you stand for more than anything? (For us, it’s faith and love.) What do you want to be remembered for someday?  What makes your family unique?  Clarity is usually at the bottom of confrontation. If you're willing to work through confrontation, everything becomes clear.  Language is creation. The words you speak in your home create the culture in your home. One of the greatest indicators of a child's future well being and identity is how much they know about their family history and their ancestors. Having family values gives you opportunities to acknowledge whenever there are some things you haven't lived up to. You can live the life you want to live as a family and take a stand for your family. Supporting Resources:Family Brand Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-brand/id1536495798Website: Familybrand.com https://familybrand.com/Instagram @ourfamilybrand https://www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand/?hl=enSubscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, I was asked to teach a lesson to the young women in my church congregation (ages 11-18) about pornography – specifically, “how can I resist pornography.” I knew that this topic could potentially impact so many of the teenage girls listening, and I felt a huge weight of responsibility to prepare well and most of all, plead with the Lord to have the spirit with me and that He would direct me in what to teach and how to teach this effectively. Today, I’m sharing what I taught in my lesson to these teenage girls about truth versus lies when it comes to pornography. Whether it’s “normal” or “a good place to learn,” – Spoiler alert: these are all lies Satan wants us to believe, and how to resist these temptations. We also talked about the best ways to arm ourselves against these temptations and if any of them find themselves struggling with an addiction to pornography, where to turn and how to find help. Neil joins me in this podcast episode as he adds his thoughts, advice and testimony of hope and healing from pornography addiction through the atonement of Jesus Christ.If you have a teenager that you need to talk to about pornography, or if you have a teenager that you want to pass this along to, or if you ever have a situation where you need to teach a group of youth about this or even just for yourself, it's hopefully going to be helpful information. In this episode, you will hear: There's a lot of truth out there and there are also a lot of lies. And Satan is the father of all lies. He's so tricky, sneaky and so good at what he does by confusing everything Heavenly Father wants for us. Your sexuality is a gift from Heavenly Father. The fact that you have attraction to other people, and you have curiosity and feelings within your body – these are all gifts from our Heavenly Father and it doesn't make you a bad person.  Every single person exists because two people were attracted to each other and had sex. But with every gift that Heavenly Father gives us, Satan loves to come up with a counterfeit. He loves to confuse the plan and the gifts that heavenly Father gives to us.  The “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet contains a list of rules and guidelines that teach young children about relationships, friendships, the music they listen to, and all kinds of things. Everyone within our faith should be taking these standards seriously, including the guidelines on pornography.  Pornography, in all forms, is especially dangerous and addictive. What may begin as an unexpected exposure or a curious exploration can become a destructive habit. Based on science, pornography changes your brain and affects your brain like a drug. It will negatively impact love and intimacy, normalizes objectification and fuels sex trafficking. The internal filter is the best filter. Having that internal filter driven by the Spirit, because you're inviting the spirit into your life is the one that's going to work the very best.  Supporting Resources:“Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul” talk by Jeffrey R. Holland https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/place-no-more-for-the-enemy-of-my-soul?lang=eng“Protection from Pornography-a Christ Focused Home” Talk by Linda S. Reeves https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/protection-from-pornography-a-christ-focused-home?lang=engwww.fightthenewdrug.org Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Almost 10 years ago, Katie Parker founded Singers Company, a place where little girls can sing, dance, and act in a wholesome environment while building confidence and performance skills. Katie recognized the staggering statistics of declining teen confidence and self-worth that were plaguing our nation, so she decided to start the I Believe in Me project, an online-based program for girls 11 years of age and older. The program offers weekly short videos that provide guidance and encouragement in many areas including friendship, school, goals/dreams, social media, beauty, hair, discovering/pursuing talents, creating healthy habits, fashion and so much more! The adventures in I Believe In Me help each girl create and establish her own "garden" of life experiences and accomplishments – what "flowers" does she want to plant? – and what "weeds" does she need to keep out?This week, I sit down with the 3 amazing women who host I Believe in Me – Katie Parker, Allie Callister and Becky Fife, to talk about some of the most important issues 11-year-old girls face through their teenage years, what their advice is in many different scenarios, and how to tackle some of the trickiest things about being a teen or tween with grace and confidence.Especially if you have an 11-year-old girl, just remember that every single flower is beautiful in its own unique and special way. And if they can hold on to that and know that they don't need to change who they are for someone else, or to fit into a different group or to be accepted by somebody else – they are perfect just the way they are. In this episode, you will hear: Allie’s biggest strength in life is I can laugh my way through most situations, and just be light and carefree.  I Believe In Me is a positive happy girls club. So each week, she'll log into her private site. Their platform is private and each week, there's a new "planting the seeds" episode. Their whole program has a garden theme because they believe every girl is a unique individual with gifts to share in this world.  One of their mantras is: you are a girl with gifts to grow and share. And in your garden of life and in the garden of the world, we need all different types of flowers, not just all the same.  Planting the seeds: We need different sizes and shapes and different strengths and weaknesses in this garden of the world. That's the beauty of the world. There's a new episode each week. Once they've completed that entire episode, a couple of other sections will open up. I Believe In Me has three different levels of membership: Root, Grow, and Bloom. The 11 to 12-year-old group of girls and middle school are so hard because there are a lot of things going on. Your body is changing, your friends are starting to change, and sometimes it surprises you. And so you start to question “Who am I?” Sometimes friends need boundaries, and you need to set your boundaries so that you can also protect your heart if things are said. In middle school, these girls are learning who they are and how to navigate among each other. They have a lot of insecurities which can end up hurting other people if you don't know how to handle them.  Middle school doesn’t have to be scary. That’s why this program is giving these girls the tools they need so their experience can be fun! One of their tools is to turn worry into work. Instead of worrying about something that you don't have control over, look at what you can do. You're not improving your social skills by talking to a screen. You will only improve those skills by talking face to face with someone. It's okay to be hurt. But know that you have the power to decide how you feel and how it's going to affect you. . Supporting Resources:Instagram @sc.ibelieveinme https://www.instagram.com/scibelieveinme/Links to additional info and to sign up for I believe in me courses https://linktr.ee/SCIBelieveinMeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you have any regrets in life? Have you ever asked yourself this, or the people you love? This is a great topic that a lot of people may or may not have even thought about. But it's something that probably most people will have to deal with at some point in their life. Today, Neil and I share candidly our regrets in life, and what we’ve learned from them. Nonetheless, God has just poured out all these blessings on us because we've been willing to just let him take over. He has given us this life that’s a million times more beautiful than what we could have ever planned or hoped for.We also share the top 3 most common things people regret before they die as well as 3 resolutions you can make today that will help you avoid some of the deepest regrets in life. We challenge you to make those three resolutions, and if we can just make that conscious choice to live life the way God exactly wants us to live, then we will be able to find more joy in life.In this episode, you will hear: Neil’s regret is missing out on the opportunities that he could have had and mine was wasting Miss Utah and not serving a mission because I didn’t live up to my potential. When my ex-husband and I were dating and getting close to marriage, I felt a strong prompting not to marry him.  Opposite of that voice of warning, I've also had so many times where the Spirit has told me exactly how God wants me to live my life. We don’t get to redo childhood. I regretted not connecting well with my sister as we were growing up. I thought I wasted years of what could have been great childhood memories. (Although I have a super great relationship with her now!) Neil's two full brothers, Steve and Dave, have passed away. Neil talks about the conversation he had with his brother Steve, six months before he died when he asked Neil to never do drugs, alcohol, and smoke. The 3 most common things people regret before they die: not spending time with people they love (or maybe they could have spent it differently), not living up to their potential, and spending so much of their life being miserable. "The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives." - Russell M. Nelson  God put us on this earth to have joy and to be happy. And we all have our peaks and valleys, but when we put our focus on the right things, those bring joy in our lives. The 3 resolutions to help avoid some of the deepest regrets of life: resolve to spend more time with those you love, strive more earnestly to become the person God wants you to be, and resolve to find happiness regardless of your circumstances. Supporting Resources:“Of Regrets and Resolutions” Talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng“Joy and Spiritual Survival” Talk by Russell M. Nelson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/joy-and-spiritual-survival?lang=engSubscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott O'Neil is the CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global sports, and entertainment company that includes some of the most iconic teams and brands in the world, including the NBA Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL New Jersey Devils. He’s also the former President of Madison Square Garden Sports. Scott is known for his leadership and ability to establish culture that changes lives. He wrote a book that releases this week called Be Where Your Feet Are – a mantra he lives by and teaches everywhere he goes. In today’s interview, Scott shares with me his theories on balance, being present, priorities, and making the most important connections in life. I could not put Scott’s book down as soon as I started reading it, and this interview was way too short to cover everything I was dying to ask him, so I hope you’ll not only enjoy this incredibly inspiring chat but also buy his book that releases on June 1: Be Where Your Feet Are.  In this episode, you will hear: The definition of success is different for everyone and you have to figure out what it means to you. Life is not about balance but trade-offs. You can accomplish anything you want as long as you're willing to understand what the trade offs are because we have a limited amount of time. You need to be where your feet are and be present where you are. The phone out of reach rule is something you can do at home or at work where everyone can't have it within arm's reach so you can focus more on human connection. Scott’s five-point plan for health and wellness that you need to do every day: Do something for your mind, something for your body, something for your soul, sleep, and gratitude. Take care of the person in the mirror first then you have an opportunity to care for your family. And if you take care of your family, you have an opportunity to be extraordinary at whatever your success goals are. The power of mantra: You can manipulate your conscious and subconscious by speaking. Speak it into existence. You can train yourself to do good things and be better and be good and set some aspirational levels for yourself. The Leadership Constitution forces you to answer two questions – “I declare that I am…” and “You can count on me to be…” – These are great guideposts to keep you centered. Scott shares his beautiful experience of conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always assume positive intent (API) and your life will be better. Go through your life giving people the benefit of the doubt and clean the slate. Supporting Resources:Scott’s O’neil’s new book “Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving” https://amzn.to/3wgk0SAFollow along with Scott:Twitter @scottoneilLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neilBook Mentions:The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Lifetime-Lessons-Learned-Company/dp/0399592091 The Power of Everyday Missionaries by Clayton Christensen https://www.amazon.com/Power-Everyday-Missionaries-Sharing-Gospel/dp/1609073150Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Episode CreditsProduced by Emerald City ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.