Steve Gamlin, The Motivational Firewood Guy!

You Gotta Take Every Step (no chainsaws, please)! Enough with the 'Get Rick Quick' and 'No Work Necessary' BS that's out there. DO THE WORK...and commit to taking all the necessary steps. 

Giving the Happy Finger (not what you think)! Two recent incidents showed me just how much JOY one particular finger can bring. Again...probably NOT what you might be thinking!

Visualization in Action (The Orange Corvette Story)! How does Visualization really work, when it comes to Vision Boards? They are not Arts & Crafts projects. They are not some 'Woo-Woo' Guru tool. They are not genies in magic lamps (in my opinion, 'The Secret' really dropped the ball on that part). In this episode, I share what happened at a speaking event when I asked the question: "Does anyone have a car they would LOVE to drive?" What happened next was a 'Tour of the Senses'. Listen in, then run through the same process for one of your goals. And if you get stuck, please reach out.  I am happy to have a conversation to help you 'SEE' what you really want! Here's my Calendar: www.SteveChats.com  

100% 'Self-Made'?  My Math Proves That Wrong. Have you ever heard people bragging that they are 100% self-made? I have...and I believe they are wrong. Our lives are impacted by so many other people, whether for positive reasons or even not-so-positive reasons. I believe that, if we acknowledge all of the people who helped us to get here, we win bigger.

Earlier today, while looking for something in my office, I stumbled across a list of goals I wrote down in January 2010. As someone who has been on a 30+ year Personal Development journey (so far), I was blown away not only by what was on the list, but also what has happened since. Do YOU write down your goals? Do you know what your goals LOOK like? In just over 15 minutes, I share my story about the list, and how you can take the most basic lessons and apply them in your life. Want to have a conversation about how you can do this? Here's my Calendar. www.SteveChats.com 

Shadows or Light (Are YOU Where You Want To Be?)

"Coffee = LOVE?" How SIMPLE can it be to get someone to FALL IN LOVE with you? Or maybe...STAY in love? Holy crap, people...stop falling for all the 'tricks' out there being vomited by Hollywood in shows like 'The Bachelor (and -ette). REAL TALK HERE> Hey Greg Michelman...thank you for the conversation that helped to inspire this one, Brother! And to the other GUYS that recently started doing this: There WILL be haters. There will be people who say we shouldn't do stuff like this. It's cool...we'll just sit here, BEIN' HAPPY, right?

What Can You Learn From a Banana? Funny thing...bananas don't cost much. But dang, what an important lesson. Right around the time they look their worst...they are actually at their best. So many toss them aside, at exactly the wrong time. They are missing the opportunity to not only extend the life, but also add a whole new level of purpose and value. Really. A banana.  

You're not perfect. I'm not either, by the way. Too many people out there (who are also not perfect) are putting up these fake images of success, happiness, etc and not letting the world see their real selves. And the worst part, they are struggling and suffering in the background, deathly afraid that the world will see the 'real' them. You've got some awesome skills and qualities. Stop trying to be 'perfect' and take what you know (and what you do) and put it to its best use every day. Let the world see what you've got, for real. Your confidence will lead you to opportunities to improve, get better, stronger, smarter, more 'attractive'. Go ahead...believe in yourself. I do. And I believe you should too. 

Do Your Butt Cheeks and Couch Cushions Need a Break From Each Other? Seriously...how long have you been 'sitting and wishing' instead of 'rising and doing'? Yeah, I get it. Some people in my industry want you to Visualize ( I am good with this)...then sit there and marinate it in, as though the Universe is supposed to show up and hand you everything you wish for (this part, for me...not so much). In the meantime, Opportunities will come and go. This is why I do what I do, the way I do it. You must become an active participant. Active means: GET OFF YOUR BUTT. Your couch cushions will thank you. And you might thank me for the little kick into gear.

Let's face it, my life was not exactly a 'palate-pleaser' when I was younger. My Bachelor-era years were pretty bland. My simple formula, at the time: 1) Buy meat 2) Add heat But then my wife Tina came along and changed all that! Now I'm savoring the flavor of success in a whole different way, with a spice rack the blows my mind (as well as my taste buds). How much flavor are YOU enjoying in your life?

You know those people who you think are BETTER than you? More brave? More confident? And how you wish you were MORE LIKE THEM? Guess what? They don't have it all together. They have moments of hear and vulnerability just like you do. They simply may choose not to let it show. And let's face it...some of them, deep down, are truly jerks...

It happened...again. Today I got one of those 'On This Date Here's What You Did' reminders today. And this time, I actually checked it out. It showed me something pretty special.

How Do YOU Measure...JOY? Those who are SERIOUS about their goal-setting typically (if you're one of my Vision Board Coaching client, this is a MUST) have ways to track their success. Most people say they wish their lives were HAPPIER...but how do you track JOY? My awesome friends Josh and Venessa Luther recently attended an event led by speaker and coach Stacy Raske...and they discovered a GREAT WAY to gauge it!

What are YOUR Daily Routines? Are you scraping your way through, with a pulse powered by your 9th cup of coffee? Or are you HITTING IT with intention, habits, discipline and focus? Inspired by my great friend Clifton Muckenfuss, and how a recent move impacted his daily routine. Actually, I should say "How his Daily Routine impacted the move!" In this Episode, I share HIS Routine...and how MY Routine impacts MY DAY in the best ways. How could YOUR DAILY ROUTINE impact YOUR Results? Episode length: (6:43)

Raj Subrameyer is a tech career strategist focusing on helping people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He is passionate about guiding professionals to maximize their opportunities and discover their zone of genius. He also uses his decades of experience in the tech industry to research, speak and write about how we can embrace technology and become full-on digital citizens. He is a sought-after speaker at various conferences and has been featured in numerous podcasts and publications, including Entrepreneur, CEOWorld Magazine, Authority Magazine, Career Addict, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success and The Good Men Project. He is also the author of the new book - Skyrocket Your Career. His areas of expertise include career advancement, leadership, motivation, productivity and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, he loves traveling and enjoying craft beer. You can find more info about how he serves people through his website - www.rajsubra.com. Skyrocket Your Career Book - Website - https://www

Dr. Erik Reis is the Co-Founder of Health and Wellness at Nobody Studios, a venture studio based out of Orange County, California, focused on the radical ideation, innovation, and creation of people-first start-up companies. He's spent the last decade of his career studying, treating, and consulting individuals on how to maximize their bodies, brains, and in turn, their businesses. From the clinic to the board room, he's leveraged his deep understanding of neuroscience and behavioral psychology to help entrepreneurs maximize their businesses' impact and growth to success. He believes the brain is limitless, which is why his efforts at Nobody Studios are focused on maximizing human potential and improving access to global healthcare.  How can you learn more about the work Dr. Erik is doing?  www.NobodyStudios.com

Do YOU have a spark in your life?

Where is your RIDE taking you today? Right now, some people are thinking: "Oh no, NOT the roller coaster story, Steve!" And you know where they are when they are saying this? The merry-go-round, which follows the same, safe pattern every day, riding horses which will never buck you off. Now...is there anything wrong with the merry-go-round? Not at all...if that is where you truly want to be. I've ridden it before...a good chunk of my early life, actually. Yet I was MISERABLE. I secretly wished I had the guts to ride with the people I heard screaming on the roller coaster. So, I switched rides... Got questions? Let's have a conversation: Go to www.SteveChats.com  and pick the date & time. 

Special Guest: Podcasting Expert Adam Hommey!   Adam Hommey is a speaker, author, trainer, and consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience helping business creators, like you, WIN at the game of business and marketing so you can thrive from YOUR intersection of YOUR brilliance and YOUR passion while making a difference for your community, market, and audience. Adam is the author of Groundhog Day is an Event, Not a Business Strategy, and a contributing author to Journeys to Success: The Millennial Edition - both international Amazon best-sellers. He has spoken on stages around the country for many years and is a sought-after expert on podcasting for entrepreneurs. As creator of The R.E.A.C.H. System, Adam helps you exponentially reach more profitable customers! Whether you are new to podcasting...or have survived past the (cough cough) 'average' number of episodes and are cruising along, Adam's got some helpful advice to help move you forward, onward...and UPWARD! Here's how you can reach out to Adam t