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LIVE FRIDAYS 12 PM ET/11 am CT/10 MT/9 PT How much of our daily success relies on our mindset? Anything we are unaware can still impact our lives. When dealing with our daily emotions, that we all face, there can be positive outcomes we control. Why is the word ‘Stigma’ such a bs misnomer? Is living ABUNDANTLY really possible for all of us, no matter where we find ourselves today? ‘The Long Bearded Guy’, Gordon D Melville, the chief Catalyst, Strategist Guide at JEWIL International invites y ...
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville. Read by Doug Brown.
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Audio Drama set in Astoria, Oregon starting in 1937. Exploring time and space in the Wildest Town in the West, where places are not where they appear to be and people are not always the same person you think they are. Follow our scientists, TA DeWalt & Anderson Gustafson, as they wrestle with reality and truth in this rugged American outpost. What will they discover? What is the voice in their heads? Who is Sister Rachel? Why are portals to parallel universes appearing in a meadow in Melvill ...
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville "Shelf Awareness!" is about recognizing the power of what we put on our shelves & how it shapes our minds. The awareness of our shelf’s content can reveal a lot about who we are & who we aspire to become. By cultivating shelf awareness, we ensure that what we read fuels our growth & self-discovery. Tune int…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “Know Thy Shelf!” is a journey of self-discovery through the power of reading. To truly know oneself, one must also know their shelf – the books that shape & expand their understanding of the world. Your bookshelf is a reflection of your mind & your journey. Our show this week will explore how the books you…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville "Grit, Guts & Growth Through Adversity" is about finding strength and evolving through life's toughest challenges. Growth is not just a result of success but often born out of adversity. When life throws us under the bus and the crap hits the proverbial fan, it’s our mindset that determines our path forward…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Embrace Being As A Revolutionary Act is about the powerful & transformative journey of fully embracing your true self. Being unapologetically you is a revolutionary act in a world that often demands conformity. By embracing being your unedited self, you challenge societal norms & step into your unique empow…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville If the enemy within is controlled, the enemy outside can do me no harm. Commit to owning the reasons you lost; you are not a victim. Demand yourself to take 100% ownership. Look the challenge in the eye, unflinching, & declare, 'I am NOT going anywhere!' I have fought too hard & too long to quit now. I’ve s…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville We become where our habits take us! Did you earn it? Did you position yourself properly for it or are you looking for a handout?! Priorities, what is important to me will guide what I choose to do. I've always said show me your check book and day-timer, where you choose to spend your money and time is your …
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “Awareness of Learning to Authentically Own & Utilize My Genius!” is a transformative adventure of self-discovery & empowerment. It’s about recognizing the innate brilliance within oneself & embracing as well as executing it with unwavering authenticity! If you are a repeat viewer with me you already know t…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “Obvious to You, And Amazing to Others!” encapsulates the revelation that what may seem ordinary or mundane to oneself, can be perceived as extraordinary by others. It’s a profound recognition of the unique perspectives we each possess & the potential for amazing greatness within! In the tapestry of human e…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “Is Your’s Big Enough?!” ignites the quest for purpose & motivation at its core. It’s about digging deep to unearth the big & enough within ourselves, transcending limitations & embracing our true potential. In the landscape of personal development, uncovering the driving force is paramount! It’s the cataly…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Who You Be?!, poses a profound question that delves into the essence of one’s identity & purpose. In the tapestry of life, who we be defines our trajectory, shaping our interactions, achievements, & legacy. To unravel the depths of “Who You Be?!”, one must lead with love & compassion, recognizing that succe…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In this episode titled ‘Be Bold, Be Authentic, Be YOU!’ we will share that in a world filled with noise & expectations, it’s essential to remember to be authentic, to be true to yourself, to be YOU! This will be an uplifting journey of self-discovery & empowerment! “Authentic” isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a …
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In life’s crucible, battles forge resilience, shaping us into who we were meant to be. Let’s have a candid conversation that delves into how struggles construct resilience, shaping us into stronger more authentic beings! As we journey together, we’ll uncover the profound strength that lies within each of us…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Brace yourselves for ‘Storms Birth Stronger Men!’ This isn’t just a show; it’s a journey through tempests that forge unyielding strength in men! In the tumultuous sea of life, we explore the reality that storms, instead of breaking us, have the power to sculpt us into something stronger. Steady yourself for…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Gear Up Champions! It’s time to dive into the heart of resilience with “Warrior Mindset Unleashed!” On my shows, we continue to strip away the armor & explore the raw, real adventure of embracing a warrior mindset. This isn’t about merely surviving; it’s about abundantly thriving, pushing our own boundaries…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In this episode called ‘Gutsy Guys Gush’, let’s dive into a world where real men break free from the shackles of stoicism & courageously embrace head on their own gutsy masculine vulnerability! Imagine this: a space where guys are encouraged to drop the tough act, where real conversations begin to flow like…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In the gentle glow of Christmas lights, let’s open our hearts & embrace connection in a way that goes way beyond the tinsel & hum of carols. On this special holiday journey, we will explore the magic of being real, of true heart to heart connection with ourselves & each other. This Christmas let’s go beyond…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Greetings Champions! ‘Tis the season to Dare to Share in the warmth of connection! We will unwrap the gift of being present to awareness of authenticity! Dare to Share the Joy, the challenges, & the real moments that make us human! In the jingle of laughter & the harmony of heartfelt conversations, maybe so…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Lead With Love, Achieve With Heart! is a captivating mantra that encapsulates the essence of compassionate leadership. Love is the driving force behind every achievement, & when we lead with love, success becomes not just a destination but a fulfilling journey! In the realm of leadership, love is the corner…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Mentorship For Success, Compassion for Life! is a compelling concept that resonates deeply. Mentorship is the bridge to success, guiding individuals toward their goals with wisdom & experience. Success, fuelled by mentorship, becomes a journey of growth & achievement. Imagine a world where mentorship is not…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “No Judgement, Just Love & Growth” is a powerful concept. Love & growth are essential for personal development. When we embrace love & Growth, we create an environment where people can flourish! Love, both for oneself & others, provides a solid foundation for growth. It can allow us to make mistakes & learn…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville “Embrace the Journey, Love the Process” is all about recognizing that life is a continuous journey, & success comes from enjoying each step of the process. Along our journey, we encounter ups & downs, but these are just part of the process. Embracing the journey means appreciating every experience & learnin…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Goals, goals, goals! We all have them, but what keeps us from reaching them? If we dissect the hidden roadblocks, we perceive standing between ourselves & our ambitions, we can challenge whether they are actually true obstacles or if they are opportunities! Let’s explore how to convert the obstacle into the…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In today’s face-paced world, we often find ourselves at the intersection of personal relationships & job commitments. Is there really such a thing as “work-life balance”, which will allow us to maintain a harmonious teeter-totter between our chosen work and our personal life; or does one inevitably betray t…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In the relentless pursuit of success, men often buy into the myth of invincibility. It's a narrative that whispers seductive promises of unassailable achievement, a siren call that lures us into believing we can conquer the world without consequence. But let's cut to the bone here, this myth, this so-called…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville At the core of who we are & how we engage with the world lies a fundamental duality: being & doing. These two concepts shape our experiences, choices, & perceptions. Understanding the difference between being & our addiction to doing can lead us to a more balanced and fulfilling life. "Being" & "doing" are …
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Our worth is an inherent & immeasurable aspect of our existence which causes trouble for many in navigating it. Mostly because it transcends all external validation & societal standards. Each of us possesses an intrinsic, infinite worth & value that is beyond comparison, rooted in the very core of our being…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville In today's diverse and interconnected world, it is natural for individuals to hold varying opinions and perspectives on different matters. So, let’s face it, we have all had the occasion to disagree with others. The ability to disagree without being disagreeable is a crucial skill that fosters healthy commu…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville These past few years our society has been making some difficult shifts in many ways. Covid just made some things worse or maybe exposed what was already there. We all need connection, or to feel like we are not alone on our adventure. Loneliness is becoming a bigger & larger challenge especially with the pr…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville As we begin season #2 of this mind bending adventure, it behooves us to take a closer, more practical & Pragmatic view of what are the key ingredients that contribute to our piece of mind. The pieces of our mind so to speak. Which pieces are we able to control & which pieces are under their own control? Do …
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Recent research shows that even though approximately 95% of people THINK they have "self-awareness", only about 10-15% really do! We have been generously gifted the ability to change our lens, but so few folks choose to actually embrace & use it! Fundamentally WE are the only person who CAN change our lens!…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Deepak Chopra said "When you make choices, you change the future!" I believe that many folks don't even realize or are aware that they even have choices that they can make! Humans were gifted to be able to have unlimited choices, the consequences of which are pretty much non-negotiable. That being said, man…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville The unintended obtuse believe that mental awareness is restricted to the statistical "1 in 5" who admit to experiencing it. The absolute truth & reality is that 5 in 5, yes everyone has mental awareness. That's right believe it or not! We are all on that spectrum! It's inclusive for everyone whether they ha…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville On his 1st year Anniversary of embarking on this 'THE LONG BEARDED GUY' adventure, a quick glance back in his rear view mirror gives him wonderful perspective on his life & intentional growth journey! Wow! That first show he was so scared & nervous, feeling like a fish out of water! His wise, patient produc…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville We all need to give ourselves the grace we so freely give to so many others around us! But not use it as one of the excuses that we choose to let us off the hook about things. So much of the time we are the hardest on ourselves without even a thought of grace. We all require a dose of grace daily, which Pap…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville I think all of us at one time or another have searched out or googled information for a "life hack" to get us through some kind of situation at home or work. We sometimes want an easier, quicker way out, or through to our goals, at times pushing out the full experience that the journey through would provide…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Over the history of time the roles of men & women have been modified in many ways, especially in the last 60 or 70 years. But even with all that positive change, increased awareness & role models, better than 40% of men feel they are considered weak & are embarrassed if they talk about their mental awarenes…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville How long are we as a society going to allow men's mental awareness challenges to be just swept under the rug? How long are we going to continue to choose to abdicate our own responsibilities around addressing men's mental awareness? How many men are we willing to sacrifice, who choose to give their souls ba…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and it only takes seconds to glance back. But it also requires courage! There is a reason that the rear view mirror in our vehicles is small, but the windshield is big! While where we are going is much more important than where we have been, it is still important to k…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Malcolm X wisely stated "If not now then when, if not me, then who?" before his untimely death February 21st, 1965. We have established the "who" I believe, it's each of us! The question of when do we pay attention to our emotional intelligence is the burning part of today's episode! Obviously, the very bes…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville On our adventure to intentionally grow, there will be many times when we will falter, and even question ourselves on what the heck we are doing. It's in these moments when we will need the support from the tribe we have built around us who love & care about us! We are not islands who can function completely…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Mastery of anything requires dedicated focus & concerted effort for a long period of time, and emotional intelligence is no different! It has been said that mastery of any subject needs 10,000 hours of practice. We spend our whole lives in the pursuit of mastery of our emotional intelligence! Some to a grea…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Let's be honest, control of any sort is a complete illusion! If you have children or pets you know what I speak of! Controlling ANYTHING outside or what WE think or do is just not a real thing. This is especially true when it comes to emotional intelligence. If we can't control 'self' in an emotional intell…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville Boots on the ground! We need to be aware, educate ourselves, measure what we want to grow, and motivate ourselves with memes, music, GREAT podcasts (like this one!) & the like, but at some point we need to have the "Audacity of Doing"! We must execute our plans to increase our emotional intelligence! If we …
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville It's often said that if we don't measure it, it's just not a priority at the levels we believe it to be! If we desire improvement in anything we need to measure it, and our emotional intelligence is no different! What we measure, gets better! Why? Because energy flows where attention goes! So then the milli…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville This topic of Emotional Intelligence is such a huge one, that attempting to educate oneself about it all in a few short episodes of a radio show, podcast or TV show would be folly! To truly educate ourselves at a mastery level takes a lifetime of intentional effort & focus! That being said, the path to educ…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville When it comes to intentionally growing ourselves & our emotions, it begins with Awareness! Awareness of ourselves, our experiences, the situations we find ourselves in at the moment & where our emotional state is. How do we become aware of or analyze our false or limiting beliefs around our emotional selves…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville When it comes to our emotional intelligence are we truly giving it the attention it deserves & requires of us? With much respect, I submit to you that most don't even come close! Being able to have & recognize levels of, or lack thereof emotional intelligence can be a HUGE game changing advantage in life, r…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville We hear the buzz words Emotional Intelligence all over the place these days, but what do they really mean? Is it all that really? What IS Emotional Intelligence? Why has it become such a critical concept & life skill for each of us to master? How do we evaluate or measure our own Emotional Intelligence? Can…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville So often we believe those around us who tell us we can't, we aren't smart enough, will never be capable enough, not talented or beautiful enough, don't know the right people or will never have enough resources. We also believe that when WE tell ourselves those lies too! We use those thoughts as excuses to n…
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The Long Bearded Guy ~ Gordon D. Melville How do you define mistakes? Do you believe wisdom is a by product of our mistakes or that you simply failed? If we are convinced that wisdom comes from mistakes, than why are you so afraid of them? True wisdom is derived from experiences; good, not so good & otherwise. Learn to embrace mistakes & pull the w…
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