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Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes
Success by the Books - The Bev and Cliff Notes takes expert advice from the experts in their industries and condenses it down in a fun and entertaining way. The show is for people who want to read the life-changing books but don't have the time. Bev and Cliff will dig into the chapters, and supply you with the major takeaways so you can dig into your life. It's the short cut to set you and your day up for success. Listen-Learn-Live.
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- Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes
"Win Forever" by Pete Carroll with Yogi Roth
If you know football, you've heard of Coach Pete Carroll. He was an extremely successful Coach at USC, as well as with the Seattle Seahawks where they became…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M. Gottman, PH.D.
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M. Gottman is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest…
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"Why You Can't Focus"
Life is short. We all have things we want to do and things we want to see, but often we are too distracted to do or see any of them. Do you know that many…
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"Daily Habits for Success" by Ed Mylett
Ed Mylett is a successful author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Ed has some daily habits that he is sure have helped him in all these different areas…
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"The How Not to Die Cookbook" by Dr. Michael Gregor
Dr. Michael Gregor tells us in "The How Not to Die Cookbook" that he doesn't feel eating healthy is about vegetarianism, veganism, or any other ism. Check out…
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"Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker, PhD (Part 2 of 2)
Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep, but didn't know why? Today we talk about Matthew Walker, PhD's 12 tips for healthy sleep. This comes from his very…
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"Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker, PhD (Part 1 of 2)
Join us as we discuss "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker PhD. Sleep is the most important thing we can do to reset our brain and our body each day. Learn the…
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"Keep It Shut" by Karen Ehman
Our mouths can get us into trouble! No one wants to walk away from a conversation with regrets, feeling bad about what we said. This is a wonderful book and it…
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"Living with Intention" by Markham & Jody Rollins
Time is the only thing we spend without knowing how much of it we have left. What a difference it makes in life when we don't come from the perspective that we…
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"Everyone Communicates Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell has written so many incredible books, and this is definitely one of them. "Everyone Communicates Few Connect - What the Most Effective People…
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"Today Matters" by John C. Maxwell (part 2 of 2)
Today's episode is a Reach Back so we can include part 2 of the popular "Today Matters". Part 1 of "Today Matters" can be found last episode. The book is about…
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"Today Matters" by John C. Maxwell (part 1 of 2)
Today we are doing a Reach Back that had a lot of listens. In John C. Maxwell's book, "Today Matters", we learn to make a major decision in each of 12 areas of…
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"Small Life-Changing Habits" by Bev Nelson
There are certain habits that may sound small, but they have made a big difference in my life. Join us today for "Small Life-Changing Habits". Some of these…
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Lessons Learned on Route 66
Cliff and I just got back from an epic trip on Historic Route 66 to celebrate it's 100th Birthday (1926 - 2026). Join us as we tell you about the Mother Road…
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"The Organized Mind" by Daniel J. Levitin
Time for a retro rewind of a popular episode of Success by the Books from 2021. We have 5x's more data now than in 1986...talk about information overload!…
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"Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" (Part 2 of 2) by Todd Durkin
Here is the second part of "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin. The five things last episode and the five things this episode will get you feeling…
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Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life (Part 1 of 2) by Todd Durkin
The calendar says April, and we're guessing that some (or all) of those January resolutions have gone the way of the dodo. This is a two-part episode called…
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Having and Being A Good Friend by Bev Nelson
There are a lot of lonely people in this world. Loneliness is an epidemic. I've heard multiple times that two weeks of being lonely is the same as smoking a…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
This month's "Best of Success by the Books" is "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom. It is a true story. Morrie was Mitch's favorite Professor and mentor…
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"Anti-Aging Foods" by Mark & Jody Rollins
We are bringing you the information we learned on a Youtube station called Retirement Tranformed. Mark and Jody Rollins spoke all about "Anti-Aging Foods"…
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"Sunday Secrets for a Productive Week" by Karen Ehman
Author, Karen Ehman, says that there are two secrets to having a productive week. Join us as we discuss the two "R's" rest and routine in this episode called…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon
Best of Success by the Books: "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller. The author takes us on an inspiring ride, in the form of a…
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"Increased Energy" by Bev Nelson
Energy is "fuel" for our lives. You may see some people running around full of energy and vitality, and living their lives with exuberance...but you haven't…
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"Energy Savers - Decision Fatigue" by Bev Nelson
This week and next week we will be discussing ways to save energy. Today it's about decision fatigue. The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day! Let's…
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"The Road Back to You" by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile
In today's episode we learn about the Enneagram in the popular book "The Road Back to You" by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile. I read this as a recommendation…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff NotesBest of Success by the Books:"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
A new feature for 2026 is a once a month throwback of our highest downloaded shows. This month's episode is #14 which originally aired 7/3/19. Here is "A…
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"You at Eighty Five Years Old" by Lisa Arendale
We can get older without getting old. What we do today can greatly impact who we are at eighty-five years old. Join us in this episode as we discuss what you…
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"Sticking To It" by Bev Nelson
Did you know that 85% of people, who make goals for the year, quit them by the 2nd Friday in January? You have made goals that mean a lot to you. You want to…
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"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin
This week we discover how to "Create an Epic 2026" through Todd Durkin's life-changing questions in his Annual Strategic Plan. I've done this for the last few…
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"Looking Back Before Going Forward" by Todd Durkin
One of my favorite authors and podcasters is Todd Durkin. Every year, Todd offers an Annual Strategic Plan, a Journal, and a God-Sized Dream Planner. I have…
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Tips for the Holidays by Brittney Tollinchi
Tips for the Holidays by Brittney Tollinchi gives us great advice on how to do more of the things we would love to do during the season, not just what we feel…
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"Clutter-free Gift Ideas" by Bev Nelson
Many of our friends have been actively decluttering recently. Do any of us want to fill that empty space, we've created, with more things we don't need? Join…
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"Save Big Money on Groceries" by Clutter Bug
Let's face it, groceries are getting more expensive all the time. On this episode, we learn from one of the expert, Clutter Bug, how to save money on our…
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"Multitasking is a Myth" by Bev Nelson
Fot so long, people thought they were saving so much time and being so smart to toggle between two different tasks...research shows otherwise. Join us as we…
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"Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman
Today's episode is called "Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman. Learn how to finish the today strong, get a jump start on tomorrow…
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"Be the Boss of Your Screens" by Karen Ehman
Modern technology is supposed to be a tool, but to more and more of us it has become the boss of us, rather than us the boss of it. Join us as we discuss "Be…
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"Eat To Stay Sharp" by Alyssa Jung
"Eat To Stay Sharp" is an article by Alyssa Jung. This is about the MIND Diet which is the most comprehensive way to eat to fight Alzheimer's and Dementia. We…
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Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother (Part 2 of 2) by Laura at Get Organized HQ
Join us for part 2 of 2 as we bring you "Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother" by Laura at Get Organized HQ. Who couldn't use a little help at home from…
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"Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother" (Part 1 of 2) by Laura @ Get Organized HQ
I would think that everyone wants to know how to have their life be a little more seamless. Laura @ Get Organized HQ is an expert in this field. In today's…
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The Faithful Five by Karyn Williams
This episode is about the "Faithful Five". These are the five non-negotiables to a healthy and fit body per Bev's Faithful & Fit Coach, Karyn Williams. Karyn…
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"Test Your Inflammation Know-How" (Prevention Magazine)
How much do you really know about inflammation? Join this episode as we "Test Your Inflammation Know-How". You will learn a lot about a very common, yet…
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"Finish Strong" by Bev Nelson
We're half way through the year already! Are you where you thought you would be, by this time, in regards to the goals and intentions you made in January?…
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"Healthy Up Your Home" by Stacey Colina (Prevention Magazine)
Join us as we talk about "Healthy Up Your Home" by Stacey Colina. We go room by room and find out when it's time to recycle or trash items (ie. pillows…
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"Live Longer & Love It" by Lambeth Hochwald (Prevention Magazine)
Join us for this episode called "Live Longer & Love It" by Lambeth Hochwald of Prevention Magazine. The author gets tips from Doctors and everyday people who…
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"Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams (Part 4 of 4)
This is our final episode of "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams. Time goes so quickly, and it should be used to live a good life. It has been wonderful…
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"Happy on the Homestretch" (Part 3 of 4) by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry
Join us as we discuss "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams and Mark Atteberry. The book is about 30 ways to make your later years your greater years…
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"Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry (Part 2 of 4)
This is part 2 of Pat Williams' "Happy on the Homestretch". This series of 4 episodes gives thirty ways to make your later years your greater years. This could…
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"Happy On the Homestretch" by Pat Williams (Part 1 of 4)
"Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry may be for you right now or may be something you'll want to share with someone you love in your…
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"Improve Your Stamina" by Kaitlyn Phoenix (Prevention Magazine)
Even if you are super fit, there's always room to boost your endurance! In this episode, we talk about Kaitlyn Phoenix's article in Prevention Magazine called…
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"Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt (Prevention Magazine)
"Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt is terrific and can be found in Prevention Magazine. In this episode we discuss the top 9 science-based practices…
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"What Are You Living For?" Part 4 of 4 by Pat Williams & Jim Denney
This is the fourth and final episode of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams & Jim Denney. In the previous episodes we have talked about the 4 false…
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"What Are You Living For?" Part 3 of 4 by Pat Williams with Jim Denney
"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams with Jim Denney, should be required reading. We've talked about the 4 false things to chase in life; fame, fortune…
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"What Are You Living For?" Part 2 of 4 by Pat Williams
This is part 2 of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams. Almost every person is living for at least one of these false reasons; fortune, fame, power, and…
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"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams (part 1 of 4)
"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams is all about investing your life in what matters most. This is part 1 of 4. Join us we discuss what is important in…
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God Sized Dreams Planner (part 3 of 3) by Todd Durkin
This is our third and final part of the "God Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin. If you have answered the handful of questions that have been presented over…
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God-Sized Dreams Planner (part 2 of 2) by Todd Durkin
Win your day...win your life! Join us as we bring you 7 more questions that will help you craft the best year ever! This information is part 2 of 3 from Todd…
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God-Sized Dreams Planner (part 1 of 3) by Todd Durkin
A brand new year! This is your life, you might as well maximize it! Let's do things differently this time around with focus, clarity, and intention. Join us as…
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"Christmas Memories" by Bev & Cliff Nelson
Join us, on the podcast, as we discuss some very special "Christmas Memories" for us. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF IT WASN'T FOR ME. Music - "Rise" (music…
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"10 Tips to Keep Stress-Free at the Holidays" by Bev Nelson
Many people completely miss the reason for the season because they are so stressed and frantic. To top it off, at the end of it all, they find themselves in…
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"The Fantastic Five in Marriage" by Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn
Episode #234 is "The Fantastic Five in Marriage" by Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn. What a fun one! Wives, learn the five small things you can do to light up…