#6: Be Kind - Simple Truth, Profound Impact

November 13, 2019 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living

On this Episode, Cal discusses the power of kindness to have a positive impact on our sphere of influence.   A small act of kindness can change the course of someone's day, pull someone out of a difficult place, change someone's view of themselves, and has the potential to alter someone's life for the better.   After reflecting on the power of kindness, Cal reflects on his observations of kindness in action and shares a story of a couple that showed kindness to him and his family as they confront the challenges of military life.  

On this Episode, Cal discusses the power of kindness to have a positive impact on our sphere of influence.

A small act of kindness can change the course of someone's day, pull someone out of a difficult place, change someone's view of themselves, and has the potential to alter someone's life for the better.

After reflecting on the power of kindness, Cal reflects on his observations of kindness in action and shares a story of a couple that showed kindness to him and his family as they confront the challenges of military life.

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#5: The Comparison Pitfall - Don't Let This Steal Your Joy

November 13, 2019 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living

We all want to be happy, yet we engage in behavior that undermines our own happiness.  One of the biggest ways we do this is by comparing ourselves to others.   In this episode, Cal explores the dangers of unhealthy comparison and shares a mental "battle drill" for dealing with our tendency to engage in comparison.  By applying this mental battle drill, we can protect our happiness, celebrate the successes of others, and live more focused on achieving our dreams!  

We all want to be happy, yet we engage in behavior that undermines our own happiness. One of the biggest ways we do this is by comparing ourselves to others.

In this episode, Cal explores the dangers of unhealthy comparison and shares a mental "battle drill" for dealing with our tendency to engage in comparison. By applying this mental battle drill, we can protect our happiness, celebrate the successes of others, and live more focused on achieving our dreams!

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#4: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: Change Your World (Change the World)

November 13, 2019 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living

When we listen well, we meet a fundamental need in people to feel understood and affirmed.  Yet, so often we don't focus on being good listeners and forget the principle of seeking first to understand before we seek to be understood.

When we listen well, we meet a fundamental need in people to feel understood and affirmed. Yet, so often we don't focus on being good listeners and forget the principle of seeking first to understand before we seek to be understood.

In this episode, Cal focuses on two key principles to being a great listener, and he asks listeners to commit to being better listeners. Let's commit to this principle and believe that it can change our relationships and maybe even our world.

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#3: Ranger School Lesson - How to Remain Calm under Pressure

November 13, 2019 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living, Leadership

In this Episode, Cal shares a valuable lesson he learned in US Army Ranger School.  He talks about an important quality that many, if not most, great leaders have.  And that is the ability to remain calm under pressure - the ability to appear unflappable, to not be overcome with

In this Episode, Cal shares a valuable lesson he learned in US Army Ranger School. He talks about an important quality that many, if not most, great leaders have. And that is the ability to remain calm under pressure – the ability to appear unflappable, to not be overcome with emotion, to not allow the outside pressures and circumstances – no matter how negative or dire they may be – to get the best of them.

Great leaders have this ability to remain calm and to make smart decisions based on their principles, not their emotions, but how do you do this? Cal shares specific ways to learn to master your emotions and make the best decision.

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#2: Father's Day Episode - How to Say Yes to the Important

November 13, 2019 by Cal Walters in Intentional Living

You cannot overstate the importance of being a great father.  Yet, there are many things competing for our time and attention, and it's not always easy to focus on what is most important.  In this episode, we explore three ways to make sure we maximize our time as fathers and make a lasting impact on our children.  It starts with keeping a long term perspective, learning to say "no" to things that are less important, and being truly present with our kids.  Let's be intentional about being excellent fathers!  

You cannot overstate the importance of being a great father. Yet, there are many things competing for our time and attention, and it's not always easy to focus on what is most important. In this episode, we explore three ways to make sure we maximize our time as fathers and make a lasting impact on our children. It starts with keeping a long term perspective, learning to say "no" to things that are less important, and being truly present with our kids. Let's be intentional about being excellent fathers!

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