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Fri 03/05/10 |
The difficulty in forgiving the unforgivable (5 of 5) |
Often times, the most difficult person to forgive is ourselves. But it gets tricky because our ego won't tell us this information. Our ego... |
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Wed 03/03/10 |
The difficulty in forgiving the unforgivable (4) |
Sometimes our perception of forgiveness can cause us to miss the joy and freedom that comes from it. What does forgiveness mean to you? Let's... |
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Mon 03/01/10 |
The difficulty in forgiving the unforgivable (3) |
Have you ever seen the corrosion, from acid, that builds upon battery terminals? Or the way rust eats away at metal? This is precisely what happens... |
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Mon 02/22/10 |
The difficulty in forgiving the unforgivable (2) |
Bitterness will hold you down like a ball and chain. As difficult as it is to forgive someone, it's much more difficult not to forgive them. Let... |
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Thu 02/18/10 |
Seminar message and confirmation |
Message from founder, James A. Smith, about upcoming seminar in Bradenton, FL. |
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Thu 02/18/10 |
The difficulty in forgiving the unforgivable |
The one thing worse than being victimized is refusing to forgive the perpetrator and allowing them to continue victimizing you! But it's easier... |
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Tue 02/16/10 |
The Movie, Precious. Did you see it? |
I go to movies looking for material that challenges me, makes me think, and grow. While I did not walk away from the movie, Precious, all excited It... |
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Fri 02/12/10 |
Dealing With Adversity (2) |
You have the ingredients inside of you to deal with and overcome adversity, provided you are willing to acknowledge it. Let's discuss it. |
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Wed 02/10/10 |
Dealing With Adversity |
Why so much adversity? Can we control how much we have, or only how we deal with it? Let's discuss it with an interview I had on The Jake and... |
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Tue 02/09/10 |
Radio Interview about upcoming Sales and Motivation Seminar on The Jake and Fletch Show, AM1280 Wtmy.com |
Both Bryan Flanagan and James A. Smith were recently interviewed about a local Sales and Motivation Seminar taking place in Bradenton, FL on Feb 22... |
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Fri 02/05/10 |
Pain must be a part of our life (3) |
"Some of the biggest pain I have ever experienced in my life is because I ran from pain" - James A. Smith. How about you? Tired of running... |
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Wed 02/03/10 |
Pain must be a part of our life (2) |
I challenge you to think about this. Not only must pain be a part of our life, I'm saying we wouldn't have it any other way! |
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Tue 02/02/10 |
Pain must be a part of our life |
Ever wanted to have a life without pain? I certainly have. But guess what, I can assure you your life would not and could not be as joyful if your... |
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Wed 01/27/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (7) |
Donaghy said he wasn't quick to forgive until after he needed forgiveness. Are you withholding forgiveness because you don't think you need... |
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Mon 01/25/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (6) |
People have questioned whether or not Tim Donaghy should profit from this scandal he was involved in. Hear my thoughts in this segment. |
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Wed 01/20/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (5) |
Donaghy lost it all. Why risk so much for so little? We dig down to the roots of that question in this segment. |
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Thu 01/14/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (4) |
Most of us have some form of addiction - gossip, eating, or numerous others. Donaghy went from having the addiction to the addiction having him. Are... |
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Wed 01/13/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (3) |
Changing from destructive behavior to productive behavior is never easy. Sometimes we have to fall hard. Tim Donaghy and I will discuss this in part... |
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Tue 01/12/10 |
Interview with the infamous NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy (2) |
The more we're blessed with, the more responsibility we have. Abusing those blessings can become disastrous. Did Tim abuse his blessings? |
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Mon 01/11/10 |
Disgraced NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy, why he fell so hard (1) |
He lost his wife, career, reputation, $300k per year, and his freedom...all because of gambling. Donaghy has been all over the news recently.... |
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Fri 01/08/10 |
Step 7-10 in the goals process |
After these steps your goal has now earned its way to your calendar. Your odds of reaching it are much better if you run it through this system first. |
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Wed 01/06/10 |
Step 4 -6 in the goals process |
Now that your goal has met the qualifications of being worthy of your time and actions it's time to promote it into the GAP system - (G)oals (A)... |
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Tue 01/05/10 |
Step 3 in the goals process |
A goal should meet certain qualifications in order to be worthy of your time. Winners do not allow just anything to consume their thoughts, time, or... |
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Mon 01/04/10 |
Step 2 in the goals process |
OK...you made the list, the New Year's resolutions. Now What? Follow me through this proven system to ensure you turn those dreams into reality. |
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Thu 12/31/09 |
Step 1 in the goals process |
You were born to win in 2010. Learn how to overcome the fear of reaching your goals and starting with step number one. |
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Wed 12/30/09 |
Why have a goals system? (2) |
If a goals system is so wonderful, why do only three percent of people have one? I'm glad you asked. Let's discuss it. |
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Tue 12/29/09 |
Why have a goals system? (1) |
Everybody has goals but few have a goals system. Statistics have proven those with a written goals system are happier, healthier, and more prosperous. |
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Thu 12/24/09 |
The gift I receive from my listeners. |
It's Christmas all year long for me. I receive tremendous joy from talking to you on the radio. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you today. |
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Tue 12/22/09 |
Is it time for a change? |
Is there an area of your life you're wanting to change? I had many of those around this time, four years ago. Let's discuss. |
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Fri 12/18/09 |
Freed after 35 years for a crime he didn't do |
DNA tests have freed James Bain after spending more than 35 years for a crime he didn't commit. I am very inspired by his attitude about the... |
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Thu 12/17/09 |
The insignificance of Christmas |
Are you spending more time, money, and stress on the insignificance of Christmas? It's easy to do and you will win more by avoiding this common... |
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Wed 12/16/09 |
The owners manual called "You" |
There's a lot of information in Owners manuals. Many of us miss out on great features or benefits because we don't take the time to learn... |
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Fri 12/11/09 |
Dealing with difficult people (3) |
Here are some core characteristics that have improved in my life because I decided to keep my cat. The difficult people in your life can actually... |
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Thu 12/10/09 |
Dealing with difficult people (2) |
Often times a relationship will live or die based upon the one who is strongest from the inside out. Is it you? |
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Wed 12/09/09 |
Dealing with difficult people (1) |
They're everywhere, your school, work, home, and church. No two people see the world exactly alike. I handled this issue in a very... |
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Tue 12/08/09 |
Are you justified to make that choice? |
Is it true we must justify every choice we make? If so, how can we ensure it works in our favor? |
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Fri 12/04/09 |
What Would You Change About Your Life? |
If you could make different choices over the last ten years, would you? Are you satisfied with where you've ended up? And more importantly,... |
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Thu 12/03/09 |
Jail Time For Bad Credit |
If there were laws that sent us to jail for not paying our debt, would people have better credit? Yes or No? Why? |
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Wed 12/02/09 |
The Giving Season |
This is a time of year when many are in the giving spirit. I have an idea for you and it will allow you to make a big difference. |
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Tue 12/01/09 |
What Should Tiger Do? |
If, and I emphasize "if" Tiger Woods is guilty, what should he do? There are huge learning and growing moments in this alleged tragedy.... |
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Wed 11/25/09 |
The Health Benefits of Gratitude |
Here's some interesting research on gratitude. It's amazing how it can help or hinder our physical body. |
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Mon 11/23/09 |
What Are You Thankful For? |
Gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions. In a challenging time like many of us are experiencing right now, it's easy to lose... |
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Fri 11/20/09 |
Lessons I've Learned From Exercising (4) |
It's painful to exercise. It's painful to do a lot of things in life we need to do. My body and mind keep asking me "Is this necessary... |
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Thu 11/19/09 |
Lessons I've Learned From Exercising (3) |
Are you a person who likes to see immediate results for your actions? Of course! What happens when you don't? |
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Wed 11/18/09 |
Lessons I've Learned From Exercising (2) |
Regardless of what you're doing in life, you're living by some type of system. The system you're currently using is perfectly designed... |
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Tue 11/17/09 |
Lessons I've Learned From Exercising (1) |
Most of us have something we keep saying we need to start doing. Or something we need to change.Let's get started! |
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Fri 11/13/09 |
What Mistakes Are You Making? (3) |
Do you have someone who loves you enough to question your motives? Do you take it as love or criticism? |
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Thu 11/12/09 |
What Mistakes Are You Making? (2) |
It's easy to choose a direction based on what you see, but what don't you see? We learn only when we're willing to ask, "What am... |
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Wed 11/11/09 |
What Mistakes Are You Making? (1) |
Are you making the mistake of not looking at the mistakes you make in order to avoid making the same mistakes? |
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Mon 11/09/09 |
The Power Of Media Influence |
According to movie Producer, Oliver Stone, movies can control our emotions to a point of being hallucinogenic. He said "movies can be dangerous&... |
