The Culture Matters Podcast

"Today, I understand bad luck, bad things, and bad situations usually occur from bad choices, bad decisions, and bad relationships. What is honor?"Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth Christine Beckwith is back with us on the show for part 21 of our ongoing series where we get to hear what the thoughts and feelings were that went into writing this book straight from the author herself.  We have made it to the end!  Today, Jay and Christine are discussing chapter 21, entitled "Finding Honor", as we wrap up what has been an incredibly detailed, personal, and eye-opening account of this book.  We hope you have enjoyed hearing about this book straight from Christine as much as we have enjoyed having the discussions.  If you haven't already, we encourage you to go back and listen to the entire series and if you're all caught up, please enjoy this final discussion on Finding Honor with Christine Beckwith.

"All around us are lessons. We sit daily in shock and awe of tragedy we witness on the nightly news. We see the world suffering. We see natural disasters taking out whole towns of people and we ask ourselves why. Sometimes we ask God why. We desire the answers. The events happening beyond our own imagination are incredibly difficult to answer and I am not going to pretend to have all the world's answers in this book. I can tell you in my life's journey, I have decided everything has meaning."Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth Christine Beckwith is back with us on the show for part 20 of our ongoing series where we get to hear what the thoughts and feelings were that went into writing this book straight from the author herself.  For this discussion, we are focusing on chapter 20, entitled "The Journey", and what the story is behind why this chapter was written.  Jay and Christine are discussing the difficulties and reinvigoration that comes with correcting your course, maintaining hope in the bleakest of circumstances, and why the journey is truly more meaningful than the destination.  Christine has done a wonderful job throughout this series of giving very personal accounts of her own journey and is continuing that trend in a major way on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Don't underestimate the power of vision and direction. These are irresistible forces able to transform what might appear to unconquerable obstacles, into traversable pathways and expanding opportunities. Strengthen the individual, start with yourself. Take care of yourself. Define who you are. Refine your personality. Choose your destination and articulate your being. As the great 19th century philosopher Fredrich Nieschze so brilliantly noted, ‘He whose life has a why, can bear almost any how.’” - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching and the man with the golden voice John Duffin is back on the program for what promises to be another enlightening chat with The Culture Man.  John and Jay are discussing why working hard should be viewed as an opportunity instead of a hindrance, why you should understand who your audience is and why you should do your best to appeal to them, and the importance of being present and in the moment.  John is a beacon of positivity and wealth of knowledge and we think you'll feel the same after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Accept the things to which fate binds you and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." - Marcus Aurelius Executive Director of Adventures in Training with a Purpose and founder of Aurelius, a program designed to help veterans and first responders, Caleb Kolb is making his debut on the program today and we're going over a lot, so make sure you're ready!  Caleb and Jay dig into the origins of Aurelius and what some of the things the program does for veterans, what TMS therapy is and what its benefits are, and why the work he and his team are doing is so important, worthwhile, and rewarding.  Caleb brings an absolutely awesome energy and positivity with him and we're excited to share in on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I think belief and faith are powerful and I now know, today, my belief in people is my super power. I know it's a gift of extraordinary power. I've seen what it does to propel change. I have seen what it does to save people."Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth Christine Beckwith is back with us on the show for part 19 of our ongoing series where we get to hear what the thoughts and feelings were that went into writing this book straight from the author herself.  Today's focus is chapter 19, entitled "The Healer", and it is a doozy.  Christine and Jay are discussing Christine's late sister, her journey to personal redemption, and how no matter the circumstances, it is never too late to seek self-improvement.  There is a lot to unpack and we're glad Christine is doing it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life is a racetrack. Whether we like it or not, we can sit on the sidelines or bring our car into the pit for repair, but we must go back out and race. I want to dedicate this chapter, that might otherwise seem dark, to learning about pain and some deep-dive tips on self-sustaining methods for betterment and moving out of pain. If you are reading this book right now and suffering, you are not alone. I am here, right now, with you."Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth Christine Beckwith is back with us on the show for part 18 of our ongoing series where we are going chapter by chapter with the author herself.  Today's focus is on chapter 18, entitled "The Pain Point", and we are getting very real in this conversation.  Christine and Jay are discussing Christine's personal battles with addiction and depression and finding how she was able to overcome those obstacles.  We encourage anyone struggling with these issues to seek the help they need and it is our sincere hope that this episode will inspire those that need it to get better.  It is possible and Christine is the living proof of that.

"I didn't get to where I am by going after mediocre opportunities." - Charlie MungerCOO of the Hubert Vester Auto Group, creator of the "Faith. Family. Fulfillment." podcast, and the author of the book Answers From the Stairs Chris Vester has joined the show once again and we're talking about culture and leadership today.  Chris and Jay are discussing the importance of leaders caring about their customer's experiences regardless of how high up the ladder they've climbed, understanding your weaknesses and learning that they don't need to be your defining characteristic, and why a leader must always continue to grow to ensure that the business follows suit.  We keep bringing Chris back because he has a great way of talking to and about leaders and today is no exception on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"There is no evil in sorcery, only in the hearts of men. My request is that you remember this." - MerlinUnited States military veteran, fleet management services expert, advisor, and founder of The Merlin Group Rick Bell is joining the program today and a guy with this kind of experience doesn't come along everyday, so make sure you're listening closely!  Rick and Jay unpack how Rick's experiences in the military and in the Middle East helped shape his mindset and attitude in his business endeavors, how sales pipelines need to be worked on regardless of what day it is, and the need for discipline when it comes to all the means of communication available in today's business world.  There's a lot of information coming through today and we can't think of a better person to get it out there than Rick Bell.

"Nimble. A Guardian stays committed to their customer while balancing what is most important: God, family, life, and work."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back on the show today to finish up our series on the inversion of the Guardian values.  We are focusing on the letter "N" today which stands for "Nimble" and we're looking at what it means to be nimble's opposite.  We are touching on faith, keeping true to yourself and your word, completing the tasks you set out to accomplish, and the role of wisdom and seeking knowledge from sources outside of yourself.  There is a reason Robert is a staple on the show and we think you'll understand why after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Real estate investing, even on a very small scale, remains a tried and true means of building an individual's cash flow and wealth." - Robert KiyosakiEntrepreneur, real estate and mortgage expert, investing specialist, educator, and master of passive income generation through her endeavors with Unlock My Wealth Michelle Morgan joins us on the program for a master class in making money.  Michelle and Jay are diving into a basic run-through of Michelle's work and the spaces which she operates within, the benefits of creating a passive income pipeline and how she discovered the best way to do it within the mortgage and real estate space, and how she has been able to navigate the rough waters the last couple of years have put the mortgage industry through.  When it comes to being in charge of your own income, it doesn't get much better than chatting with Michelle Morgan.