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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
"No Pain, No Gaines" by Chip Gaines
Chip Gaines and his wife Joanna are from the very popular Fixer + Upper Show. They are currently starting the Magnolia Network. In his book, "No Pain, No…
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"The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution" by Dr. Dean Sherzai & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
"The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution" by Dr. Dean Sherzai & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai is the definitive food and lifestyle guide to preventing cognitive decline. We can…
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"A Year of Growing Rich" by Napolean Hill (part 2)
"A Year of Growing Rich" is written by the same author who wrote the classic "Think and Grow Rich", Napolean Hill. This is part 2 of 2 for this book. We…
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"A Year of Growing Rich" (part 1) by Napolean Hill
Napolean Hill is the author of the hugely popular "Think and Grow Rich." This book "A Year of Growing Rich" gives us 52 steps to achieve both personal and…
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"Live Free" by DeVon Franklin
We often get frustrated with our lives when we look at the gap between our reality (where we are in life) and our expectations (where we thought we'd be by…
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"Relationship GRIT" by Jon & Kathryn Gordon
Inquiries to divorce attorneys are up 34% in the past 18 months! Good reason to look at "Relationship GRIT" by Jon & Kathryn Gordon which gives the acronym…
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"Love"by Leo Buscaglia
Author and College Professor, Leo Buscaglia, taught a popular LOVE CLASS at USC. We discuss many of the key takeaways that came from his class and his book…
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A Navy SEAL's Lesssons for Life by Chadd Wright
This is not a book, but the information was too good not to share on the podcast. There are not many occupations which test a person physically, mentally, and…
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"Practical Memory" by I.C. Robledo
"Practical Memory" by I.C.Robledo is full of tips to improve your memory in a practical way for the things that most of us need to remember on a regular basis…
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"You Can Drop It" by ILana Muhlstein
Author, Ilana Muhlstein is a successful Registered Dietician and a Lecturer at UCLA. She wrote the book "You Can Drop It" after losing 100 pounds and keeping…
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"Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets" by Andy Stanley
Good questions set us up for good decisions. In "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets" Andy Stanley provides us with 5 questions to ask ourselves anytime we are…
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A Retrospective
We celebrate our 100th podcast of Success by the Books as we look back at what we've learned and look ahead to the future. Music - "Good Years" (music only) by…
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"Win the Day" by Mark Batterson
"Win the Day" by N.Y. Times Best Selling Author, Mark Batterson, gives us the 7 daily habits to help us stress less and accomplish more. Who couldn't use…
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"Make Their Day" by Karen Ehman
"Make Their Day: 101 Simple, Powerful Ways to Love Others Well" by Karen Ehman is a bright spot in today's world. This book gives 101 ways to bring the joy and…
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"Love Your Life, Not Theirs" by Rachel Cruze
All of us have money habits whether we know it or not. "Love Your Life, Not Theirs" by Rachel Cruze gives us the 7 money habits we need to live the life we…
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"Joy, Inc." by Richard Sheridan
Many people spend much of their life at a job that they do not like. So many are miserable every Monday morning knowing that they have to go to "work" for…
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"One Word" by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page
By narrowing your focus to one word for the year, it acts as a filter for all the aspects of your life; physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and…
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"20,000 Days and Counting" by Robert D. Smith
"20,000 Days and Counting" by Robert D. Smith is a crash course for mastering life right now. This book is a simple guide for injecting meaning into every…
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"Jab Jab Jab Right Hook" By Gary Vaynerchuk
Social media is loud because everyone is throwing right hooks (asking for something). When you know a right hook is coming, you duck. In "Jab Jab Jab Right…
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"Living with the Monks" by Jesse Itzler""
"Living with the Monks" by Jesse Itzler is full of all the life-changing lessons this busy, successful author learned from living with eight monks in a…
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"Linchpin" by Seth Godin
We all want work that matters. Will you choose to be a cog or a linchpin? Cogs do what they are told in the giant machine called a business. If you choose to…
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"Mind Gym" ny Sebastian Bailey
In the book "Mind Gym", best selling author, Sebastian Bailey, shows us how to transform our personal lives by changing the way we think. Music - "Dancing…
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"Contagious" by Jonah Berger
There's a science to why some products, services, and ideas really take off and others don't. In Jonah Berger's book, "Contagious" he explains the six step…
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"Run the Mile You're In" by Ryan Hall
"Run the Mile You're In" by Ryan Hall is about the many life lessons the Olympian and U.S. Record Holder in the marathon and half marathon learned on the road…
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"The Proximity Principle" by Ken Coleman
"The Proximity Principle" by Ken Coleman is a practical and helpful book with a tried and true principle; if you put yourself around the right people and in…
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"Great by Choice" by Jim Collins
This episode gives a brief synopsis of four of Author, Jim Collins', best selling books "Great by Choice", "Good to Great", "Built to Last", and "How the…
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"What You're Really Meant To Do" by Robert Steven Kaplan
According to author, Robert Steven Kaplan, we are not at our best if we're not doing what we're good at or we're not doing what we're meant to do. In his book…
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"Indistractable" by Nir Eyal
We are a distracted people. To make a difference we need to develop the skill of being indistractable. In Nir Eyal's book, "Indistractable" we learn how to…
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"The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John C. Maxwell
"The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John C. Maxwell is one of the classics. If you're not growing, the doors stop opening. Maxwell lists the 15 laws that…
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"Everyday Millionaires" by Chris Hogan
Chris Hogan's "Everyday Millionaires" is the largest study ever executed on millionaires. This book shows what it takes and what it doesn't take to be a net…
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How It Began by Bev and Cliff Nelson
We thought we'd do something special for episode 80 and give you the backstory on how this crazy podcast journey began for us. Music - "How the Future Used to…
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Building a Personal Brand information by Rory Vaden
After recently hearing best-selling author, Rory Vaden, speak about Building a Personal Brand we wanted to bring you this fascinating information in hopes that…
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"The Money Tree" by Chris Guillebeau
In "The Money Tree" by Chris Guillebeau, the author tells us how to start where we are, use what we have, and do what we can to change our financial situation…
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"Take the Stairs" by Rory Vaden
Many have formed the habit of doing things the easy way, but that's not what it takes to be successful in relationships, business, money, etc. Success isn't…
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"Your Hidden Superpower" by Adrienne Bankert
In a world when people seem to be getting meaner, Emmy-award winning journalist, Adrienne Bankert, writes a book about being kind. Join us as we bring you…
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"Eat Sleep Work Repeat"by Bruce Dailey
In "Eat Sleep Work Repeat" best selling author, Bruce Dailey, shares his findings on what drives happiness at work and why it affects everything from our…
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"Get Your Mind Right" by Todd Durkin (part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of "Get Your Mind Right - 10 Keys to Unlock Your Potential and Ignite Your Success" by Todd Durkin. The last episode covered keys 1 - 4, and…
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"Get Your Mind Right" (Part 1 of 2) by Todd Durkin
In Todd Durkin's "Get Your Mind Right" he shares 10 keys to smack In "Get Your Mind Right" Todd Durkin shares 10 keys to smack fear in the face, ignite your…
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"The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey
We don't even think about trust until we lose trust in somebody or they lose trust in us. Join us as we look at Stephen M.R. Covey's "The Speed of Trust" and…
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"Stay Rich for Life" by Ed Slott
"Stay Rich for Life" by Ed Slott helps you make a plan that leaves you with more money to enjoy now, more for your retirement, more for your loved ones when…
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"Get Out of Your Own Way" by Dave Hollis
In "Get Out of Your Own Way", Dave Hollis proves wrong all the lies he's told himself for years. These lies caused him a lot of pain over much of his life, and…
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"The Captain Class" by Sam Walker
Sports is a great laboratory for teams in general. For "The Captain Class", Sam Walker did twelve years of research to answer the question, "What makes great…
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"Secrets to Getting More Done in Less Time" by Donna Otto
"Secrets to Getting More Done in Less Time" by Donna Otto is for anyone who wants to find time again...time to get back to doing what's important and what…
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"Uncommon Marriage" by Tony and Lauren Dungy with Nathan Whitaker
Tony & Lauren Dungy have been married 36 years. They have 9 children, a life in the spotlight, lots of triumphs and losses, and through it all they know how to…
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"The Takeaway" by Pat Williams and Karyn Williams
"The Takeaway" is awesome! These are 20 unforgettable life lessons Pat Williams gave his daughter Karyn. In the book, both Pat and Karyn reflect on each of…
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Secrets of Success by John C. Maxwell
One of the most prolific writers in the personal and leadership space is the amazing John C. Maxwell. Join us as we learn from the wisdom of this energetic and…
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"The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom" by Suze Orman
Financial freedom is within the reach of all of us. When you turn toward your money, and begin to value it, nurture it, and truly respect it for what it can…
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"Training Camp" by Jon Gordon
Whether you're a musician, salesman, athlete, teacher, or whatever your occupation, there are things that the best do that others don't and things they do…
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"Fix This Next" by Michael Michalowicz
The biggest problem business owners have is that they don't know what their biggest problem is. They most often think it's sales, but sales are just the…
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"High Performance Habits" by Brendon Burchard
After years of research, High Performance Coach, Brendon Burchard found that there are 6 deliberate habits that give you the edge. Anyone can practice these…
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"The Rabbit Effect" by Dr. Kelli Harding
"The Rabbit Effect" by Dr. Kelli Harding tells us how to live longer, happier, and healthier with the groundbreaking science of kindness. In this podcast, we…
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"Give and Take" by Adam Grant
Give and take is the difference between what I can do for you and what you can do for me. When givers become successful, the whole team is successful. When…
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"The Mentor Leader" by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker
Tony Dungy was the Coach of the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, so he knows something about being a successful leader. His book, "The Mentor Leader"…
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"Eat to Live Cookbook" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
What we eat determines our weight more than how much we eat. In "Eat to Live Cookbook" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, he talks about how what we eat is better than…
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"Powershift" by Daymond John
If you've ever watched Shark Tank then you're familiar with the brilliant Daymond John. In his book, "Powershift", he explains that it is 21x's harder to get a…
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"Company of One" by Paul Jarvis
As entrepreneurs we can get trapped in a cycle of always pushing for growth and greater, bigger structures. What they don't talk about is the work-life balance…
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"Super Fans" by Pat Flynn
Most of your recommendations and repeat customers come from your super fans. In Pat Flynn's book, "Super Fans", we learn how to get these very valuable…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"Words That Change Minds" by Shelle Rose Charvet
In our episode on "Words That Change Minds" by Shelle Rose Charvet we learn how to read people's words and body language so we can communicate better with…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"All You Have To Do Is Ask" by Dr. Wayne Baker
Most people are willing to help others and be generous, but reluctant to ask for help themselves. By asking in a S.M.A.R.T. way, we can find out about…
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"The Ideal Player" by Patrick Lencioni
If you're a small business owner who's hiring, a leader, or a someday-in-the-future entrepreneur...this is for you! Learn the top three universal virtues of a…