Today we discuss "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and the parallels of some childhood lessons learned. Existentialism is a natural part of evolution and happiness is predicated on understanding your meaning.Joe Bird

We discuss a whacky and hilarious book from Norm Macdonald. This one has so many whacky turns and fits Norm's dry humor perfectly.Joe Bird

We follow up on last weeks epsidoe where the concept of the 5 Buckets was introduced. We take a deeper dive both in the past and the future.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the 5 Bucket concept to help ensure a balanced life. My 5 Buckets are Provider, Father, Husband, Person and Entrepreneur. Yours may be different; what are they? How are you distributing your time, energy and passion?Joe Bird

Art helps us remember and feel emotion in a more effective way than any other form of communcation.Joe Bird

Book Review - We discuss Healing Back Pain - the mind body connection by Doctor John Sarnos. The book discusses how our minds create pain to distract us from the feelings and emotions it does not want to process by creating chronic pain. We dive into how this has played out in Joe's life and experiences.…

Join Joe as he discusses his ability to be present on vacation removing the misery of worrying.Joe Bird

Join Joe as he dvies into his favorite song, "Murder In The City" by the Avett Brothers. He also discusses his recent concert experience seeing Luke Combs and the Avett Brothers.Joe Bird

Today we discuss how Joe managed to knock out college in 3.5 years and still run a business, play in a band, work other jobs, etc. Its about priortization and organization of time.Joe Bird

Success lies when you challenge yourself to challenge the narritive you are telling yourself. Listen as I overcame fear to find success.Joe Bird

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Today we review "Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry" by Jennifer Shannon. All in all a great read that I got a lot of nuggets from. There were some aspects I did not agree with but overall, I am glad I read it.Joe Bird

I am adding a second A to JAAMMIN. It stands for Affirmations. We discuss the science behind why affirmtions help you to craete the future you desire.Joe Bird

We follow up on last weeks topics and discuss a few amazing Henry Ford quotes. It starts with you every time.Joe Bird

Sometimes our limitations are legit but many times they are self inflicted. We get in the way of our own success. Try touching your toes with your eyes closed.Joe Bird

At the end of the day, we are what we eat. Not physically, but emotionally. When you provide your mental diet with good stuff, you get favorable outcomes. What is your plan to keep your mind diet good?Joe Bird

Today we discuss the N in JAMMIN. It stands for novel and really means reading. Its crazy how similar reading and meditation can be.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the I in Jammin. It stands for intentionality. Its all about taking control of your day and making it the most efficient it can be. All while leaving yourself some freedom to handle the unexpected or the passions.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the second M in JAMMIN. It stands for movement. Excercise and movement is so important to keeping our bodies functional.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the first M in JAMMIN, my daily well being checklist. It stands for Mindfulness and Meditation. These practices have been instrumental in my wellness journey. Join as I share some tips and tricks.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the A in Jammin. It stands for Aqua. We discuss the importance of hydration and an analogy to droughts and heavy rain.Joe Bird

You have heard me talk about my daily well being routine. We will break down the acronym. The J stands for Journaling. Try this daily habit to help you understand your deeper feelings. It really works!Joe Bird

What a whirlwind of a week with the NAR settlement. Join Joe as he discusses his refocus on helping people buy and sell real estate. He also recounts a meaningful gift from a client - Ne Cede Malis by Stags Leap - and the adjoining story. YIELD NOT TO MISFORTUNE!Joe Bird

Join Joe with his long time friend, Scott Nathan, as they recount their parrell stories that led them both on a search for happiness and meaning in their late 30's and early 40's. Its a lively convo with lots of epiphanies. Check out Scotts charitible work at https://shpbeds.org/chapter/md-montgomery-village/…

Join Joe as he reviews the lyrics to two Wood Brothers Songs. "Sing About It" from 2013's "The Muse" and "Luckiest Man" off of 2006's "Ways Not To Lose" both hit home with Joe. Both songs really deal with the idea of being present in the moment. This helps stop anxiety and depression, worrying and sadness. Focus on the now to find more joy,…

Consisgtency is the key to success. This age old fable really rings truer and truer as we get older.Joe Bird

Joe discusses his dailly well being checklist - JAMMIN, and how this helps him stay on track. Journal Aqua Mindfulness Movement Intentionality NovelJoe Bird

Why can your favorite team (almost) always make that important play in the last 2 minutes? They know their winning plays. But there is also an anaology of how to handle the defense in those momentsJoe Bird

Join us as we host Alex Nunemaker to discuss his journey in setting boundaries and living the life he wants to live.Joe Bird Alex Nunemaker

Join Joe as he reflects on a solo trip to the beach to clear his head. How removing the noise and distractions from every day life helped him feel more balanced and grounded.Joe Bird

Join Joe as he discusses his very personal journey of grief. Maybe some of his realizations will ring true for you.Joe Bird

The ability to know whats essential and what is not during stressful times is incredibly helpful in being present. I gave myself grace on non essentials while I expeience the loss of my mom.

How to use shock in order to obtain the real answer you are looking for. It is a great tool to soften the client or prospectJoe Bird

Happy Halloween! Joe discussed the time early on in his career when the fears were really just in his own head. We gotta push through those scary moments to find the real meaning. Joe also talks about a recent rejection and how that has change his approach to be exclusive.Joe Bird

How to use the psychology of acceptance to motivate your prospect to say yes!Joe Bird

Being present is key to happiness. Its hard not to feel guitly when you are working and not with family and vice versa. Joe brings you on his journey.Joe Bird

Get your client used to saying yes. That way, when you ask for the close, they say yes!Joe Bird

Why did the Orioles get swept in the first round of the playoffs? Over reliance on analytics. Data is powerful, but more so when used as a tool in the human process. Let's explore times when less human decision making has failed.Joe Bird

What an effective close. It is a way to guage where you are in the sales process. You can make a presumptive close, "If I do this, are you ready to proceed." Or get your client trying the product mentally. Let me know how it works.Joe Bird

You have a choice. Can either be in the noise or you can BE THE NOISE! You can go along with what you have no control over or you can get fired up and make the world what you want it to be! Let's Go!Joe Bird

Learn how giving up something small to get something big. How to use it, and how not to use it!Joe Bird

Join as Joe shares a recent realization that we, as humans, self sabotage to ensure our core beliefs become true! Humans like true stories. So much so, that we ruin things so that our beliefs become true.Joe Bird

The Option of Choice close is one of the most effective closes out there. It gives the client perception of choice while you help them reduce variables to make better decisions.Joe Bird

Intentionality is key for sales and life in general. Knowing what you want from the mirco task at hand helps you achieve your ultimate goals.Joe Bird

Today we discuss the Exchange Principal, also known as the The Delight Close. When offering freebies or postiive remarks sets the tone for sales.Joe Bird

Speed is killer, but it means nothing without quality. Join Joe as he discusses this realization in real time.Joe Bird

You miss every shot you don't take. If you make them all, you are not taking enough shots.Joe Bird

Sometimes, not closing is the best close you can have.Joe Bird

What a simple yet effective closing technique. The Ben Franklin close is effective at sussing out the objections without the customer feeling like they are being sold. Tell me how it works for you? Heck, it was used the founding of our free world!Joe Bird

Today Joe discussed an awesome experience seeing American Aquarium perform "Me & Mine" live in a cave in TN. Wow does this song have great meaning.Joe Bird