Steve Gamlin, The Motivational Firewood Guy!

Are YOU Traveling the Extra Mile? So many people *say* they are...but don't have the tire-tracks to prove it.  Here are several examples of people who are crushing this metaphor...and why it is so important to do so to stand out from all the other traffic out there. 

Super Teddy Asks: "What Are Your Gifts?" You were born with gifts. We all were. Do you know what yours are? Super Teddy and I hope so...because they can bring mroe good thigns your ay. In this quick radio show (in dog-time it is more than 7 minutes), we discuss the importance of knowing what they are...adn a cool way to find out, if you are not sure! Want to design a VISION for your life, with the best use of your gifts? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com to learn about the Vision Board Mastery learning program! 

Are You Standing in Front of the Speakers? Too many people these days are standing right where all the noise is happening, raising their voices to overpower it, instead of finding their own place to stand and be able to share their own voice, or engage in a conversation and be heard, rationally. Where are YOU standing, right now? Do you need to move a bit? We cannot always control the noise...but we can control how we react to it. Please make choices that benefit YOU...and the things (and people) which are most important to you. Want to learn about about creating a VISION of the perfect places for you to be? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com 

You've never seen his name on the Billboard charts or watched his videos on MTV (do they even play music anymore?)...but Mike Gacek is truly one of the most successful people I know.  How can I say this? Because Mike knows what success REALLY means, and he took time to share in this fun and reflective interview.   It is LOADED with nuggets of wisdom and actionable steps for you to make YOUR dreams a bigger part of your life, including: Learning your craft, practicing constantly! Building relationships! What 'success' is really all about!  As a fan of his for more than 25 years, since he first appeared on the 'Morin in the Morning Show' on WCGY in Boston (I was the Producer), I've been a fan!

What do you do when your life has taken a turn that you think your only option is straight down?  If you are Ethan Jenkins, you take a hike instead.  This young man's got a pretty amazing story which led him from a 4th floor window ledge to the top of Mt. Katahdin at the end of the Appalachian Trail. Ethan's journey from addiction to redemption helped him find a better version of his life. Believe me...he's got some lessons that can help you. 

Is there something in your past you've never apologized for? Have you denied its existence, even lying to cover it up? My thoughts on something I did, which mortally embarrassed my mom.  :)

What does it sound like when you spend your life making your dream happen, appreciating every victory and took to get there, while remaining humble every step of the way? If you put it to country music, it sounds like the journey of Kayla Smith (Sarro)...who recently got to live her dream on-stage with her hero! Kayla also offers her advice for people who want to GO FOR IT, with *their* dreams, How does Visualization *really* work? It's not 'wishing' or an Arts & Crafts project. It happens like *this*, the way I teach it with my Vision Board Mastery program. Kayla is one of my clients...and she ROCKED one of her dreams a couple years ago. Want to learn how YOU can do this too? Let's have a conversation. Start here: MotivationalFirewood.com

SPECIAL GUEST: Lorianne Vaughan-Speaks on Being Bounced from her Career at Age 60, Building a Killer Team...and Helping the Homeless!  After she got bounced from her full-time job at the age of 60, nobody would hire her...so she hired HERSELF! In this conversation, we discuss how she not only picked herself up, but also created a business which does the same for others.  We also talk about how 'trying to do everything ourselves' an cause failure, or worse...and how important it can be to empower others to succeed! Episode length: 33:14

Does YOUR Business Plan Include Kindness?  Will the Mechanic's Does!  When you go through the daily drill of conducting business, is kindness part of the plan? When a friend of mine was installing a remote starter in my wife's car, I met Will. Over the course of several hours, I learned several things: 1) he loves discovering and restoring cool treasures 2) he has jammed with rock stars 3) his heart is bigger than his shop! 

SPECIAL GUEST: The Incredible "G"...Never Grow Up,  Toss the Toxic People and The best Way to Start Your Day! My 3rd conversation with this amazing woman, who shines her light so beautifully. What is her most inspiring moment from Titanic? (HINT: It happens *before* the iceberg) How to be "in awe" of life. I adore her energy...and you will too. Why does she smile so often? Because she can...and she has learned how to "let go" of things which do not serve her.

Saturday morning I saw a post in a Vision Board Community from a person new to the craft, with a very simple question. It is one I hear often...and it can also be one of the most damaging things you can do to yourself on your Personal Development journey. Are YOU doing it? If so, start learning a way that can better serve you, at MotivationalFirewood.com

***Are YOU making the BIGGEST Mistake When Setting Your Goals?*** Writing down the same ones every year, yet not achieving them? What do YOU think is the BIGGEST MISTAKE, and the reason you are not succeeding? Hint: I've done this one myself...until I learned where 'The Real Work' needs to begin. Build it better: MotivationalFirewood.com

Are you putting yourself in the best places, including on Social Media, to get the Best Results in your life? If you're sick of drama and negativity, are you removing yourself from places that are attracting it? Are you Honoring Yourself by making some space (in life and in business) from people who create that type of drama/energy? MotivationalFirewood.com

Wherever you are...YOU can make a difference.  You just need the right Attitude and must take Action. Also, please remember who inspired you to be this way!  P.S. This event happened today, thanks to the life-lessons shared with me by my grandfather.

No matter what you do in this world, someone’s not going to like it! Earlier this week, I saw TWO examples of people leveling negative feedback to people in their lives, who were just trying to put themselves out there. Face it, no matter what you do in the world, someone’s going to attack you for it, or at least not be supportive.  We have made a FREE Vision Board Masterclass available (along with other helpful programs) at MotivationalFirewood.com. Want to have a chat to see how Steve can help?  Set up a FREE 15-minute conversation by visiting SteveChats.com.  Are YOU part of the Facebook Vision Board Mastery Facebook Group yet? Very cool community, and much of what is shared there helps to inspire future show topics.  See you all in the next episode!

What are *you* grateful for each day? Sometimes the little stuff is what can keep you going most. Here's what happened after a friend called me with an unusual confession! Want to learn how to grow your Gratitude Muscles as part of the the 'Big Picture' of your life? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com to learn how.

Are YOU putting in the work, every day, to keep your business going...and growing?Are you generating enough heat?Is your fire hot enough?Are you attracting the energy and support you need to grow?Keep shoveling, intelligently...and fire yourself up. want to learn how YOU can 'bring the heat' better than you are today? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com

Kids have 'wonder' about pretty much everything. And that's a cool gift to have. As adults, many of us have lost ours. Today's radio Show shares the story of a sidewalk lunch, several years ago, that painted this picture for me...in full-color. The 'Wonder' of wonder.  What could YOU be excited about, on your path today...and what amazing gift could you find in it?

One of our favorite topics is KINDNESS. Let it be random, private, public, solo or a whole bunch of people...but let it BE!I recently discovered an amazing movement called The Pay it Forward Effect and reached out to founder Dustin Metzler to learn more about what they are doing, their goal, and how YOU an be part of it all!

Every day, somewhere in the world, there are stadiums filled with people cheering on their favorite teams, singers and musicians, theater performances and more.   I’ve been there. The sound is thunderous.   In our everyday lives, at work, at home, when we're doing our best to juggle it all...the sound is not always thunderous. It can be disheartening sometimes. Who is cheering you on? Who are YOU cheering on? It's important.  In this episode, i share a lesson that my Dad taught me, back in Little League, which still echoes for me today!