Latest / Inspirations for Your Life / How to Live a Life That Produces Lasting Impact (S5) S29:E7 Fri

Transcript

How to Live a Life That Produces Lasting Impact (S5) S29:E7 Fri · Inspirations for Your Life

0:24
Well, hello there, everyone, and welcome once again
0:28
to the Inspirations for Your Life ever popular
0:30
show.
0:31
It is so great to be with everyone
0:33
here.
0:34
It is a Friday, it is July 17,
0:37
2026.
0:38
If this is your very first time here,
0:40
I want to take the opportunity to say
0:41
thank you.
0:42
And of course, I want to say the
0:43
words welcome, you always are welcome here.
0:46
If this is your second time, fifth time,
0:50
10th, 100th, or maybe 100th or more, or
0:52
maybe you just lost track of the count.
0:55
I want to say thank you and welcome,
0:56
but I also want to say the words
0:58
to you, welcome back.
1:00
Yes, I want to say the words welcome
1:02
back to you.
1:03
Thank you so much, everyone.
1:04
If you're thirsty or hungry, I got an
1:06
RO water here with some fresh lemon, and
1:09
it's quite delicious.
1:10
So I hope you will maybe get that
1:12
and hop on back.
1:14
If you have not checked out believemeatsyou.com,
1:16
do that after the show is over.
1:18
It's an amazing resource to get lots of
1:21
content like replays of this show, other shows,
1:25
even the tech show.
1:26
It's a great place.
1:27
You can get reels, you can get articles,
1:31
and so much more.
1:32
So definitely check that out.
1:33
It's believemeatsyou.com.
1:34
Check that out after the show is over.
1:36
This is inspirations for your life.
1:38
And the master weekly topic that I'm happy
1:41
to proudly close out today, because we go
1:43
from Saturday to Friday.
1:45
It's series five show 29, how to grow
1:47
through every season, building a life that creates
1:52
lasting results, how to live a life that
1:55
produces lasting impact.
1:58
Series five show 29 and episode number seven.
2:03
That's what our granular topic is today.
2:05
So welcome everyone to the inspirations for your
2:08
life show.
2:09
Once again, it is so great to have
2:11
you here.
2:11
I am John C.
2:12
Morley, serial entrepreneur, engineer, marketing specialist, video producer,
2:17
podcast host, coach, keynote speaker.
2:21
Yes, a graduate student at Montclair State University,
2:24
a passionate lifelong learner, and now so grateful
2:28
to be a published author.
2:31
Welcome, welcome, welcome.
2:33
Thank you for joining me for another amazing
2:36
episode of the inspirations for your life show.
2:38
Throughout this week, I've been talking a lot
2:42
about growing through every season of life.
2:45
Now I'm not talking about winter, spring, summer,
2:48
fall.
2:48
That's not what I'm talking about.
2:50
Okay.
2:50
I'm talking about the seasons of our life,
2:52
the challenges, the ups, the downs.
2:55
Today I bring it all together full circle
2:58
by asking one simple question to you.
3:02
What kind of life will you leave behind?
3:04
True success isn't measured by how much you
3:09
collect.
3:09
It's measured by how many lives are better
3:14
because you were part of them.
3:16
Every decision, every conversation, and every act of
3:20
kindness becomes part of your legacy.
3:25
Let's explore this together.
3:27
How to build a life that produces lasting
3:29
impact.
3:31
Number one, success is measured by impact.
3:36
Real success goes far beyond money or even
3:40
titles.
3:41
It's measured by the positive difference you make
3:44
in the lives of others.
3:47
Impact is the true measure of a meaningful
3:50
life.
3:52
Number two, leave every place better.
3:57
Whether at work, home, or in your community,
4:00
strive to leave every situation better than you
4:04
found it.
4:05
Small improvements create lasting influence.
4:09
Positive change always begins with one person.
4:12
Remember that.
4:13
You could be that person, right?
4:15
Number three, help others grow.
4:19
Encouraging someone else never limits your own success.
4:24
Share your experiences and support those who are
4:28
still learning.
4:29
Growth multiplies when it's shared.
4:33
Number four, share your knowledge.
4:36
Knowledge becomes more valuable when it's passed on.
4:41
Every lesson you've learned can help someone else
4:45
avoid unnecessary struggles.
4:48
Teaching is one of the greatest gifts you
4:51
can give.
4:53
Number five, inspire through action.
4:56
People pay attention to what you do more
5:00
than what you say.
5:02
Your daily examples encourage others to live with
5:05
greater purpose.
5:07
Actions create lasting influence, and that's important.
5:10
I want to talk about something real quick.
5:12
I was at a networking event today and
5:14
it wasn't, let's say, one way or the
5:19
other of whether I liked it or not.
5:21
It was just different.
5:22
And so one thing that I was observant
5:25
about was they have like their, I don't
5:28
want to call them Gestapos, but I want
5:29
to call them their kind of like their
5:31
ambassadors.
5:32
And one thing I noticed was that they
5:37
were very to the point.
5:40
And if you did something that stepped out
5:42
of that line rather than saying, oh, gee,
5:44
that was great, that was clever, they were
5:46
the first to knock you down.
5:47
So I think we have to not let
5:49
other people change how we act.
5:54
And so if somebody else puts you down
5:57
or says to you, nobody has the right
5:59
to make you feel inferior about yourself except
6:01
for you.
6:01
I want to share that with you.
6:03
Sometimes people give this persona.
6:07
Another person I was with said, they're so
6:10
busy that I can't accommodate you till next
6:13
June 2027.
6:15
Now, seriously?
6:16
And I said, well, I might be able
6:17
to fit you in here and there.
6:19
That's a egotistical thing.
6:22
I'm busy too, but usually people can get
6:23
on my calendar within a couple of weeks,
6:25
not a year.
6:27
So when you're that high and you've got
6:29
something stuck up, basically, you got to come
6:32
down a few notches for the rest of
6:33
the world to want to even talk to
6:35
you.
6:36
Number six, build meaningful relationships.
6:39
Can't say that more.
6:41
Life is richer because of the people we
6:43
share it with.
6:44
Invest time in relationships built on trust, respect,
6:49
and encouragement.
6:51
Strong relationships create lasting memories.
6:55
Number seven, give generously.
6:58
Generosity isn't limited to money.
7:01
You can give your time, attention, encouragement, and
7:05
compassion.
7:06
Often the smallest gifts leave the greatest impact.
7:11
Number eight, stay grateful.
7:14
Gratitude changes your perspective.
7:17
Instead of focusing on what you lack, appreciate
7:21
the opportunities already in front of you.
7:26
Thankful people naturally inspire others.
7:30
Number nine, keep learning, guys.
7:33
Growth doesn't end with a diploma or a
7:36
promotion.
7:36
I've learned that.
7:37
I'm back in school again.
7:38
Number 10, every experience offers another lesson.
7:44
Lifelong learning keeps your mind open and your
7:48
opportunities growing.
7:50
Number 10, create opportunities.
7:53
Don't simply wait for opportunities to appear.
7:58
Create them for yourself and for others.
8:01
One opportunity can completely change someone's future.
8:06
Now, what I want to talk about this
8:08
is, you know, people say, you know, you
8:10
have to wait for your ship to come
8:11
in.
8:11
No, no, no.
8:12
Go swim out if your ship's not here,
8:15
okay?
8:15
And people say, oh, you know, you've got
8:18
to wait until the iron's hot before you
8:20
strike.
8:21
No, strike the iron to get it hot.
8:25
Number 11, lift others up every chance you
8:28
get.
8:28
Celebrate the success of others instead of competing
8:31
against it.
8:32
Encouragement creates confidence and stronger communities.
8:38
We all rise higher when we help one
8:40
another.
8:41
But so many people have egos, and they
8:44
got to let you know how important they
8:46
are.
8:46
I'm not important.
8:48
You are.
8:50
Number 12, let's celebrate progress together.
8:52
Recognize growth even before the finish line is
8:56
in sight.
8:56
Celebrating progress builds motivation and reminds people that
9:01
every step forward matters.
9:04
Success is built one victory at a time.
9:08
Number 13, stay humble.
9:11
I can't tell you how important it is
9:14
to stay humble.
9:15
But yet some people think that being humble
9:18
isn't going to get them anywhere.
9:20
Being humble, guys, is the true key of
9:23
life.
9:24
But many people don't want to be humble,
9:28
okay?
9:29
They feel that humbleness doesn't do anything for
9:31
them, but it actually does more than they
9:32
think.
9:33
It plants seeds.
9:35
Humility keeps you teachable and approachable.
9:39
No matter how much you accomplish, there's always
9:43
more to learn.
9:46
Humble people continue growing because they never believe
9:50
they've arrived.
9:53
Number 14, never stop growing.
9:57
Personal growth is a lifelong journey.
10:00
Continue improving your character, your knowledge, and your
10:05
relationships.
10:07
Your greatest potential still lies ahead.
10:10
Number 15, build something lasting.
10:15
Think beyond temporary accomplishments.
10:18
Invest your energy into creating something that benefits
10:23
others for years to come.
10:26
Lasting impact outlives temporary success.
10:31
Encourage excellence.
10:33
Excellence begins with encouragement.
10:37
When you recognize the potential in others and
10:41
challenge them to become their best, you help
10:44
unlock abilities they may not have seen in
10:48
themselves.
10:49
A few sincere words of encouragement can change
10:53
someone's direction forever.
10:57
Number 17, invest in people.
10:59
People are always the greatest investment you'll ever
11:04
make.
11:05
Time spent mentoring, listening, teaching, and supporting others
11:10
produces returns that no financial investment can ever
11:14
match.
11:16
Strong people build strong communities.
11:21
Yeah.
11:22
Number 18, focus on significance.
11:25
Success often asks, what did I achieve?
11:29
Significance asks, who did I help?
11:38
Living for significance shifts your attention from personal
11:42
recognition to creating lasting value for others.
11:46
Number 19, live intentionally.
11:50
Every day is filled with choices that shape
11:53
your future.
11:55
Living intentionally means making decisions that align with
11:59
your core values instead of simply reacting to
12:03
circumstances.
12:05
Purpose gives direction to every step.
12:11
Number 20, choose kindness.
12:13
Kindness is never wasted.
12:15
A smile, a thoughtful conversation, or a helping
12:20
hand can brighten someone's day more than you'll
12:23
ever know.
12:25
Small acts of kindness often create lifelong memories.
12:31
Number 21, make your work meaningful.
12:34
No matter your profession, your work can improve
12:39
someone's life.
12:40
When you focus on serving people instead of
12:44
simply completing tracks and tasks, your work gains
12:49
greater purpose and credibility, and meaning transforms ordinary
12:52
work into extraordinary contribution.
12:57
Number 22, build a positive legacy.
13:00
A legacy isn't built in one remarkable moment.
13:04
It's built through thousands of consistent decisions that
13:09
reflect integrity.
13:10
Compassion and service.
13:13
The life you live today becomes the story
13:16
people remember tomorrow.
13:18
See, people will forget what you told them.
13:21
People will forget what you gave them.
13:23
But they will never forget how you made
13:27
them feel.
13:28
That's the key, guys.
13:30
And a lot of people today are looking
13:32
for a shortcut.
13:33
I'm here to tell you the shortcut does
13:35
not exist.
13:38
No, it doesn't exist.
13:44
So you need to understand that.
13:52
I can tell you guys that most people
13:56
do things for them.
14:01
They never look to see how it's going
14:02
to help somebody else.
14:05
So I was somewhere the other day.
14:09
It was at an event.
14:10
And the thing about this event, there were
14:14
some people, not a lot, but there were
14:15
some people.
14:16
And I quickly felt the vibe that it
14:21
was all about them.
14:26
Now, that's okay, right?
14:28
Because it is about them.
14:29
But they should have been flipping it to
14:31
them.
14:31
They should have been flipping it.
14:32
They should have been showing interest.
14:33
They weren't.
14:39
Some people come from the mindset, do for
14:43
me first, and I'll do for you later.
14:45
I come from the mindset, we need to
14:47
do for each other at the same time.
14:49
Number 23, guys, stay true.
14:52
To your values.
14:55
Your values provide stability when circumstances change.
15:01
Remaining honest, respectful, and dependable, even during difficult
15:06
moments, strengthens your character and earns lasting trust.
15:13
Never compromise, guys, who you are for temporary
15:16
success.
15:17
It might seem like the right answer at
15:19
the moment.
15:20
But you'll pay for it many ways.
15:23
And it might not just be money.
15:25
24, keep moving forward, guys.
15:29
Every meaningful journey includes obstacles and setbacks.
15:34
So don't allow temporary disappointment.
15:37
Stop your progress.
15:39
Continue taking one purposeful step after another.
15:43
Because persistence allows us to always create opportunity.
15:48
Number 25, lead with purpose.
15:52
Leadership is more than holding a title.
15:56
It's about serving others, setting a positive example,
16:00
and helping people become their best versions of
16:05
themselves.
16:06
Purpose-driven leaders leave a lasting impression because
16:11
they focused on people before position.
16:16
That's a hard one for a lot of
16:18
people to swallow.
16:20
Okay, it's a hard one.
16:21
But again, it's about truth, right?
16:26
It's about truth.
16:31
That's important, guys.
16:36
Very, very important.
16:40
And I'll tell you that's important because it
16:44
can make a big difference in your world.
16:48
Number 26, please create lasting influences.
16:53
Influence grows through consistent actions rather than occasional
16:58
achievements.
17:00
Every conversation, thoughtful decision, and act of integrity
17:06
shapes the people around you.
17:09
Your influence becomes your invisible legacy.
17:14
Number 27, make every day matter.
17:17
Each day offers another opportunity to encourage someone.
17:23
Learn something new or improve the world around
17:27
you.
17:28
Don't wait for a special occasion to make
17:31
a difference.
17:32
Small daily actions build extraordinary lives.
17:39
Just think about that for a moment.
17:44
The actions you take can not only affect
17:48
your life, but they can affect so many
17:50
other people around you.
17:52
That's a key, guys.
17:55
That's the key in the heart of becoming
17:57
aware in your life.
18:00
Number 28, success, guys, is shared.
18:05
No one reaches success on their own.
18:07
They have help from other people.
18:11
The greatest victories are rarely accomplished alone.
18:16
Family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, and communities
18:21
all contribute to our growth.
18:25
Celebrate those who helped you along the way
18:28
and continue helping others succeed.
18:32
There was a guy on one of the
18:37
social medias, and he's like, you know, I'm
18:39
retired, and I want to help, but I
18:41
want to give back.
18:44
Okay, and that's why I want to give
18:46
you one hour, one session, okay?
18:50
He has a caveat on there, right?
18:55
He already is pre-qualifying whether he wants
18:59
to work with you.
19:00
You must have a six-figure salary income
19:05
or higher for me to work with you.
19:07
What's that saying?
19:09
He's not really trying to help you.
19:10
He's using a message to make you think
19:14
he cares, but he's really just after your
19:16
pocketbook.
19:17
Number 29, your life can inspire others.
19:22
You may never fully realize who's watching your
19:26
example.
19:27
Someone is learning from your attitude, your work,
19:32
ethic, your kindness, and your perseverance live in
19:36
a way that gives others hope to pursue
19:39
their own dreams.
19:44
You see, when you help others, guys, this
19:47
is the secret, you actually help yourself.
19:50
If you have a problem and you help
19:53
someone else with that same problem, guess what?
19:56
You're actually helping yourself because
20:06
you're helping yourself.
20:08
I think that's a very important thing.
20:17
And I'll tell you that when you understand
20:20
that whole concept, you start realizing that life
20:24
is different.
20:27
Life can evolve into your dreams.
20:31
Being purposeful, even living a busy lifestyle can
20:38
still be healthy if you balance.
20:41
See, what I've learned from doing this for
20:44
many years, even if you're busy, it's the
20:46
people around you that fuel or defuel you.
20:49
If somebody around you is taking from your
20:51
energy, don't hang around them anymore.
20:54
You don't have to.
20:57
Somebody who's fueling your energy, yeah, let's hang
21:00
around those people.
21:02
Let's hang around them.
21:04
Why?
21:05
Because it matters.
21:08
Because it matters.
21:12
That's important, guys.
21:15
Very, very important.
21:19
But most people feel that it's not.
21:24
They go for the surface level connection.
21:28
You know, the salespeople, the ones that they
21:31
do great for the first six months and
21:32
then they're bankrupt after that.
21:37
Why?
21:38
Because they didn't lead with value.
21:42
They milk people and then they're gone.
21:46
People don't wanna work with somebody like that.
21:50
Number 30, guys.
21:52
The greatest harvest comes from a lifetime of
21:59
growth.
22:00
Hmm, every lesson learned, every person encouraged, every
22:07
relationship strengthened, and every act of kindness planted
22:12
throughout your life eventually produces a harvest.
22:18
I also tell you to do things in
22:20
kind, but don't look to get recognized.
22:23
You make a donation, great.
22:24
You wanna get the tax benefit, great.
22:26
But don't look to be recognized.
22:30
Lasting impact, my friends, isn't measured by one
22:34
accomplishment, but by a lifetime of faithful growth
22:38
and meaningful service.
22:40
And where does that come from?
22:41
That comes from patterns, guys, patterns.
22:44
As I get ready to close the show
22:46
and we conclude not only today's episode, but
22:49
our entire week and series, how to grow
22:52
through every season, show number five.
22:57
Five, and series five, show 29, episode seven.
23:03
Remember, guys, life isn't measured by what you
23:07
accumulate.
23:10
No, it's measured by the lives you influence,
23:16
the relationships you build, the kindness you show,
23:22
and the example you leave behind.
23:28
It's measured by the touch about how you
23:34
make people feel.
23:35
Every day, ladies and gentlemen, is another opportunity
23:38
to get up, encourage someone, solve a problem,
23:43
share your knowledge, or simply make another person's
23:48
journey a little brighter.
23:52
See, don't underestimate the power of small, consistent
23:57
actions.
23:58
A kind word, a listening ear, a helping
24:03
hand, or a moment of encouragement can create
24:07
a ripple effect that reaches farther than you'll
24:11
ever know.
24:14
But if you keep measuring things by, what
24:17
am I getting?
24:18
A tit for a tat, right?
24:20
You'll drive yourself crazy.
24:23
Plant seeds and they will grow.
24:25
The legacy you leave, folks, won't be determined
24:32
by what you owned.
24:35
Nope, sorry about that, guys.
24:39
It will be determined by how you lived.
24:46
What do I mean by that, John?
24:49
Well, how you loved, how faithfully you invested
24:58
in others.
24:59
Now, I don't just mean, does it be
25:01
money?
25:02
It could just be something as simple as
25:04
your time, your compassion, your understanding.
25:10
Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you so much
25:11
for joining me, not only today, but throughout
25:14
this week's journey on Inspirations For Your Life.
25:19
And I think when you start to become
25:23
aware of these things, they change us.
25:28
You might say, I'm never gonna change.
25:30
Because this is my way.
25:34
Make the commitment to become aware.
25:36
And I promise you, the things that you
25:38
thought couldn't change will change.
25:41
Not overnight, but they will change.
25:44
It'll just be a soft switch.
25:47
Like, oh, okay, that's how that is now.
25:52
And when you start taking life in those
25:55
soft breaths, that awareness of where I stand,
26:02
where somebody else stands, and the idea that
26:05
we are all here to help one another,
26:09
that could be knowledge, compassion.
26:15
It could be lots of things.
26:16
It could be physical labor or help.
26:19
It could be lots of things.
26:21
Sometimes it could be money.
26:23
It could be food, right?
26:24
Could be lots of things.
26:25
But when we help another, we get helped.
26:29
Not right away.
26:32
Universe has a delay system in returning that.
26:36
It's always been like that.
26:38
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't keep doing
26:39
good.
26:40
It doesn't mean we shouldn't keep helping others.
26:44
Ladies and gentlemen, it has been such a
26:46
privilege, such a pleasure, and such an honor
26:49
to be with you on another powerful week.
26:52
But don't worry.
26:53
Tomorrow, guess what?
26:55
We have a brand new master topic.
26:57
I'm not gonna share it yet.
26:58
That'll be Series 5, Show 30, episode number
27:02
one.
27:03
Ladies and gentlemen, I am John C.
27:06
Morley, serial entrepreneur, engineer, marketing specialist, video producer,
27:14
podcast host, coach, keynote speaker, graduate student at
27:21
Montclair State University, passionate lifelong learner, and now
27:25
so gratefully, gentlemen, to be a published author.
27:30
Until next time, continue growing, through every season,
27:36
choose purpose over comfort, significance over recognition, and
27:42
service over interest.
27:44
Live each day intentionally, keep learning, keep encouraging,
27:49
and remember that the greatest impact you'll ever
27:53
make is found in the lives you help
27:57
change.
27:58
Stay inspired, keep making a difference, and I'll
28:01
see you in our next episode.
28:04
Check out BelieveMeAchieved.com.
28:05
We'll see you real soon, everyone.