Motivation Archives - Beyond the Rut

Your Guide to Being a Fearless Communicator with Sha Sparks – BtR 215

April 1, 2020 by beyondtherut

Shā Sparks is an energetic, loving, and inspiring speaker, coach, and author whose mission is to help women transform their trauma into treasure. As the CEO (Chief Excitement Officer) of Sparks of Hope & Certified Fearless Living Coach, she empowers women to peel away the layers of their own negative inner dialogue, limiting beliefs, and fear that … Read more Your Guide to Being a Fearless Communicator with Sha Sparks – BtR 215

Lessons We Can Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic – BtR 214

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 by beyondtherut

Brandon and Jerry share their insights on the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to living life Beyond the Rut. The best chance of reducing the impact of a pandemic is to flatten the infection curve over time. That means social distancing. For some, it means hoarding supplies. Fear is in the air, and so it … Read more Lessons We Can Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic – BtR 214

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Llama Lounge Leadership Lessons from Two Military Careers – BtR 212

March 12, 2020 by beyondtherut

Scott Green and Joe Bogdan, founders of Llama Lounge Leadership, share their passion and story behind helping leaders apply lessons they picked up on leadership and resiliency in the Air Force. About The Llama Lounge The Llama Lounge is a blog site developed to facilitate dialogue pertaining to resilience, life experiences, leadership and overall happiness. … Read more Llama Lounge Leadership Lessons from Two Military Careers – BtR 212

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American Idol’s William Hung is a Champion by Choice – BtR 206

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by beyondtherut

William Hung Champion by Choice American Idol

William Hung found his fame as a contestant on American Idol in 2004. Hung shares his story about turning an embarrassing defeat into a championship opportunity. His new book, Champion by Choice, shares his story and insights on how you can apply his lessons learned to create wins in your own life. William Hung A … Read more American Idol’s William Hung is a Champion by Choice – BtR 206

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John Turney Discusses How He Became a Writer at Word Fest 2019 – BtR 202

December 3, 2019 by beyondtherut

Life includes moments when you need to reinvent yourself. Author of Whiskey Sunrise shares his story about how he became a writer when he could no longer play guitar. About John Turney Author John Turney was born with a book in hand. While attending college, he took several creative writing classes and found himself smitten by words. … Read more John Turney Discusses How He Became a Writer at Word Fest 2019 – BtR 202

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In Happier News After Living the Dream Became a Nightmare – Deanne Goodman BtR 194

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019 by beyondtherut

News reporter Deanne Goodman shares how she chose to focus on happier news after she realized her dream job had become a nightmare. When Living the Dream Became a Nightmare Being a journalist is a tough gig. Deanne hustled, and people noticed. Every day she submitted her five ideas for a story. It was when … Read more In Happier News After Living the Dream Became a Nightmare – Deanne Goodman BtR 194

How to Get Unstuck When You Start with Your People – Brian Dixon – BtR 192

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by beyondtherut

If you want to learn how to get unstuck and make the dream happen, entrepreneur Brian Dixon has a message for you: Start with Your People. How to Get Unstuck The truth on how to get unstuck is simple. If you start with helping your people get unstuck, you will also find yourself getting unstuck. … Read more How to Get Unstuck When You Start with Your People – Brian Dixon – BtR 192

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Happy Birthday! A blog post by Brandon Cunningham.

October 11, 2017October 10, 2017 by beyondtherut

Happy Birthday! Okay, it may not be your birthday. Let’s assume I missed it. So, let this stand as my card or greeting for this year. What do birthdays have to do with ruts? Some people have cake and get presents and cards. Other people get only some cards and maybe a call or two. Some … Read more Happy Birthday! A blog post by Brandon Cunningham.

Sometimes I Lie to People

October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by beyondtherut

by Brandon Cunningham Sometimes, I lie to people. What does that mean? Why would someone confess that type of thing on a blog? Well to be honest (no pun intended,) part of getting out of a rut is to be honest. I tell people they have to break themselves out of the ruts they are … Read more Sometimes I Lie to People

Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself (Rebroadcast) – BtR 104

September 1, 2019September 26, 2017 by beyondtherut

Defining Your Own Reality to Find Happiness “If Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, and Gary Vaynerchuk had a man-child and unleashed him on Medium, he would be Benjamin Hardy.” – Quote from a hater Benjamin Hardy is a prolific writer and blogger, who at the time of this episode going live has over 31,000 Followers on Medium, talks with … Read more Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself (Rebroadcast) – BtR 104