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Feb. 12, 2024

Are You A Good Person?

Are You A Good Person?

Reflecting on the profound legacy left by my late wife, Debbie, I was reminded of the incredible impact one individual's goodness can have. In our latest heart-to-heart podcast episode, I delve into the essence of what it means to be good, exploring the internal characteristics and external behaviors that embody…

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Feb. 11, 2024

Deconstructing Failure: The 3A's Pathway to Growth

Deconstructing Failure: The 3A's Pathway to Growth

Have you ever faced a setback and wondered how it could possibly lead to success? Let me, Craig Van Slyke, reveal to you the transformative power of the 3A's method: Acceptance, Analysis, and Adjustment, in the latest episode of Live Well and Flourish. We'll unravel the intricate relationship between failure…

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Jan. 29, 2024

Deconstructing Failure: The 3A's Pathway To Growth

Deconstructing Failure: The 3A's Pathway To Growth
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Jan. 18, 2024

Exercising Agency

Exercising Agency

Are you steering your life with conviction, or are you waiting for someone else to hand you the reins? Join me, Craig Van Slyke, as we unpack the concept of personal agency and its transformative impact on life. Life's complexities often leave us second-guessing our abilities, yearning for permission, and…

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Jan. 15, 2024

Exercising Agency

Exercising Agency

Are you steering your life with conviction, or are you waiting for someone else to hand you the reins? Join me, Craig Van Slyke, as we unpack the concept of personal agency and its transformative impact on life. Life's complexities often leave us second-guessing our abilities, yearning for permission, and…

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Jan. 10, 2024

Small Acts Of Courage

Small Acts Of Courage

Ever pondered on the potency of tiny pledges of bravery? The promise is simple - small, consistent acts of courage can transform your life, leading to personal growth and ethical evolution. Dare to diverge from the traditional concept of courage being linked only to physical bravery, and unearth a new…

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Jan. 3, 2024

Small Acts Of Courage

Small Acts Of Courage

Ever pondered on the potency of tiny pledges of bravery? The promise is simple - small, consistent acts of courage can transform your life, leading to personal growth and ethical evolution. Dare to diverge from the traditional concept of courage being linked only to physical bravery, and unearth a new…

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Dec. 27, 2023

Leveraging The Holidays

Leveraging The Holidays

Embrace a unique lens to view the power of special days. Tune in and find out how celebrating holidays and special days can enhance our lives, not just religiously, but also through fostering community, self-reflection, and personal renewal. While the joy of gathering and sharing brings us closer, these occasions…

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Dec. 26, 2023

Leveraging The Holidays For Community, Reflection, And Renewal

Leveraging The Holidays For Community, Reflection, And Renewal

Embrace a unique lens to view the power of special days. Tune in and find out how celebrating holidays and special days can enhance our lives, not just religiously, but also through fostering community, self-reflection, and personal renewal. While the joy of gathering and sharing brings us closer, these occasions…

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Dec. 20, 2023

The Power of Perspective

The Power of Perspective

In this deeply thought-provoking episode of Live Well and Flourish, I, Craig Van Slyke, present a compelling narrative that explores the profound connection between perspective and our subjective reality. Want to learn how to harness the power of perspective and shape your experiences? This discussion unravels the intricate tapestry of…

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Dec. 18, 2023

The Power Of Perspective

The Power Of Perspective

In this deeply thought-provoking episode of Live Well and Flourish, I, Craig Van Slyke, present a compelling narrative that explores the profound connection between perspective and our subjective reality. Want to learn how to harness the power of perspective and shape your experiences? This discussion unravels the intricate tapestry of…

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Dec. 13, 2023

What Cannot Be Cured, Must Be Endured

What Cannot Be Cured, Must Be Endured

Drawing wisdom from the resiliency of the Appalachian people, this episode is a deep exploration of the old saying, "what cannot be cured, must be endured." As your host, Craig Van Slyke, I bridge the gap between this profound outlook and the core belief of Stoicism - the acceptance that…

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Dec. 11, 2023

What Cannot Be Cured, Must Be Endured (5MF)

What Cannot Be Cured, Must Be Endured (5MF)

Drawing wisdom from the resiliency of the Appalachian people, this episode is a deep exploration of the old saying, "what cannot be cured, must be endured." As your host, Craig Van Slyke, I bridge the gap between this profound outlook and the core belief of Stoicism - the acceptance that…

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Dec. 7, 2023

Wisdom Is Where You Find It

Wisdom Is Where You Find It

Imagine there's a vast well of wisdom around you, just waiting to be tapped into. That's the premise we explore in today's episode of Live Well and Flourish. Guided by the mantra 'See your Possibilities, not your Limitations,' your host Craig Van Slyke takes you through his journey of discovering…

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Dec. 4, 2023

Wisdom Is Where You Find It - Developing A Wisdom Mindset

Wisdom Is Where You Find It - Developing A Wisdom Mindset

Imagine there's a vast well of wisdom around you, just waiting to be tapped into. That's the premise we explore in today's episode of Live Well and Flourish. Guided by the mantra 'See your Possibilities, not your Limitations,' your host Craig Van Slyke takes you through his journey of discovering…

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Nov. 29, 2023

Why I Thank Chat GPT

Why I Thank Chat GPT

What if being polite to a chatbot could improve your own habits? Imagine if even your smallest interactions with AI could lead to personal growth! Welcome to an unconventional exploration of AI and habits in Live Well and Flourish. I, your host Craig Van Slyke, unearth the surprising connection between…

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Nov. 27, 2023

Why I Thank ChatGPT: Muscle Memory for Virtue

Why I Thank ChatGPT:  Muscle Memory for Virtue

What if being polite to a chatbot could improve your own habits? Imagine if even your smallest interactions with AI could lead to personal growth! Welcome to an unconventional exploration of AI and habits in Live Well and Flourish. I, your host Craig Van Slyke, unearth the surprising connection between…

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Nov. 27, 2023

Why I Thank ChatGPT: Muscle Memory For Virtue (5MF)

Why I Thank ChatGPT: Muscle Memory For Virtue (5MF)

What if being polite to a chatbot could improve your own habits? Imagine if even your smallest interactions with AI could lead to personal growth! Welcome to an unconventional exploration of AI and habits in Live Well and Flourish. I, your host Craig Van Slyke, unearth the surprising connection between…

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Nov. 26, 2023

Why You Need A Personal Manifesto

Why You Need A Personal Manifesto

What if there was a tool so powerful it could transform your life, providing clarity around your virtues, values, beliefs, and purpose? Welcome to this episode of 'Live Well and Flourish', where Craig guides you through the creation of that very tool - a personal manifesto. This invaluable document helps…

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Nov. 20, 2023

Why You Need A Personal Manifesto

Why You Need A Personal Manifesto

What if there was a tool so powerful it could transform your life, providing clarity around your virtues, values, beliefs, and purpose? Welcome to this episode of 'Live Well and Flourish', where Craig guides you through the creation of that very tool - a personal manifesto. This invaluable document helps…

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Nov. 13, 2023

Progress, Not Perfection (5MF)

Progress, Not Perfection (5MF)

Striving for perfection might seem like an exercise in futility, but what if the pursuit itself holds the key to a fulfilling life? This thought-provoking discussion peels back the layers on our relentless quest for perfection. We dive deep into the Stoic principle of the 'Procopton', the ideal embodiment of…

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Nov. 13, 2023

Grace: Virtue In Action

Grace: Virtue In Action

Promising to shed light on an aspect of virtue often overlooked, I, Craig Van Slyke, invite you to join me on a journey to uncover the power of grace. This episode serves as a compass to guide you through the intersection of grace and virtue, an exploration revealing grace as…

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Nov. 6, 2023

Grace: Virtue In Action

Grace: Virtue In Action

Promising to shed light on an aspect of virtue often overlooked, I, Craig Van Slyke, invite you to join me on a journey to uncover the power of grace. This episode serves as a compass to guide you through the intersection of grace and virtue, an exploration revealing grace as…

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Nov. 1, 2023

You Can't Control The Cards You're Dealt

You Can't Control The Cards You're Dealt

Ever wondered how you could shift your perspective to navigate life's challenges? This episode might just have the answers. Craig dives into the wisdom behind the saying, "You can't control the cards you're dealt, only how you play them." Explore the power of reframing your life story with us, using…

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