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Encore Living
What if there’s more for you?
More possibility. More purpose. More of the life you’d really love to be living.
Welcome to Encore Living, a short weekday podcast with Dr. Thor Challgren about creating a life that feels more fully your own.
Each weekday, Thor shares a story, insight, question, or fresh perspective designed to help you think differently about what’s possible for your life.
Sometimes the biggest changes begin simply by noticing something you hadn’t noticed before, questioning an…
Episodes
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#125: Deepak Chopra's 5th Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Intention and Desire
Deepak Chopra says "Intention combined with detachment leads to a life centered, present moment awareness. And when action is performed in present moment…
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#124: Exactly What To Say to Get Someone To Followup
If you've ever tried to schedule a follow up with someone to discuss a proposal to take next action, or to get their reaction to something, then you know it…
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#123: T.G.I.TED - Visualization and Breathing Air From The Future
We all know the power of visualizing, right? We know how important it is to visualize a future that we can imagine ourselves in -- to see, hear and even smell…
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#122: Gary Keller's ONE THING and Why Not Everything Matters Equally
Do you feel like you have so much to do that everything feels urgent and important, and you're not sure where to start? In this episode, I explore the idea…
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#121: Gary Keller's ONE THING and Optimizing Your Willpower
Do you ever feel like you should have an endless supply of willpower that you can just call upon whenever you need it? Well, according to author Gary Keller…
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#120: Deepak Chopra's 4th Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Least Effort
Deepak Chopra talks about an age-old philosophy in India, the principle of economy of effort, or as he says, “do less and accomplish more.” You start with an…
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#119: The Surprising Impact of Saying "Just Imagine"
Just imagine you're on a reclining chair lying on a beach in Hawaii or someplace tropical. The sun feels warm. There's a nice breeze. You've got a good book…
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#118: T.G.I.TED - The Hidden Power of Smiling
It's the weekend! Time to smile! You remember how to smile don't you? With today's episode, I kick off a new series on the show. I'm calling it, T.G.I.TED, or…
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#117: How I Spent $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 2 of 2
I just got done spending $465,000 in the last 30 days, and boy is my wallet tired. Actually, I spent this money playing something called the Prosperity Game…
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#116: How I Spent $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 1 of 2
I just got done spending $465,000 in the last 30 days, and boy is my wallet tired. Actually, I spent this money playing something called the Prosperity Game…
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#115 What's Really Stopping You From Going Anywhere You Want
Do you have a bucket list destination that you've always wanted to visit? How long has been on your list? Why haven't you made it there yet? For me, it's…
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#114: What I Learned About Closure from Star Trek
The TV series "Star Trek: Picard" just ended and (SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT) the 10-episode season provided a sense of closure for fans of the original Next…
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#113: Deepak Chopra's 3rd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Karma
Deepak Chopra says everything that is happening at this moment is a result of the choices you've made in the past. A lot of us make choices unconsciously, and…
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#112: Find Out What Motivates People with This Simple Phrase
Have you ever been in a situation where you're trying to convince someone of something, and no matter what you say, it just doesn't work? If only there were…
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#111: Forgot Someone's Name? Here's What To Do
Let's way you're at a party. You see someone you know, but you've forgotten their name. You think to yourself, "and you are....?" We've all had this happen…
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#110: Focus On The 3 Things You Control
With so much change going on in the world, it's easy to feel sometimes like you're at the mercy of events outside your control, right? In yesterday's episode…
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#109: E + R = O - The Simple Formula for Huge Success
I don't talk much about math on the show, but today I share a simple formula that can change your life. It's E+R=O. Jack Canfield, author of "The Success…
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#108: Actively Reflect On What You Loved About Today
Think about the last 24 hours in your life. Is there something that you did during that time that you loved? Just one thing? If I said, tell me one thing that…
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#107: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time
Listen up. Today I share some information I got from listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger. You may have heard of him. He's accomplished a few things in his life…
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#106: Deepak Chopra's 2nd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Giving
Do you want more from life? More success, more abundance, better health, stronger relationships? If you want all that, you need to give that much in return…
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#105: Winning Arguments with "What Do You Know About...?"
Have you ever been in an argument or debate with someone who seems to have a strong opinion but lacks the knowledge to back it up? It can be frustrating to…
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#104: Don't Stand in the Surf Too Long Or You'll Get Stuck
You know when you go the beach, and you stand at the edge of the waves, and they come in and wash over your feet. If you stand there long enough, you’ll begin…
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#103: The Art of Experimentation: Ralph Waldo Emerson on Being an Endless Seeker
Remember 11th grade chemistry and all the cool experiments you did? As adults, I don't think we experiment enough. I think Ralph Waldo Emerson might have…
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#102: How to ALWAYS Show Up as the Best Version of You
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're moving from one activity to another and struggling to shift gears? Maybe you just got home from a long…
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#101: Break Up With the News for 24 Hours: Go On a News Detox
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of news? Do you find yourself checking the headlines multiple times a day? In this episode I talk about the…
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#100: 100th Episode Insights & The Power of Someone Believing In You
Welcome to Episode 100 of "Every Day A New Thought." Woo hoo! Starting January 1, I have now published 100 consecutive daily episodes of the show, both here on…
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#099: Deepak Chopra's 1st Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Pure Potentiality
You've heard of the benefits of meditation and stillness, right? But have you ever wondered what meditation does, and why it's so valuable? In this episode, I…
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#098: Magic Words: How Open-Minded Are You?
How open minded are you to learning new ideas? Especially ideas that an give you more impact and influence? In today's episode, I share more magic words from…
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#097: Practice Giving Autographs: Use Physical Sensation to Realize Your Dream
What does signing autographs have to do with creating a vision for your future? In this episode, I look at how physical sensations can make your vision feel…
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#096: How To Stop Complaining In 4 Steps
Do you find yourself constantly complaining about the same thing but feel helpless to make a change? In this episode, I present a four-step process to…
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#095: Overcome Procrastination in Five Seconds
Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you tired of putting off important tasks and feeling unproductive? In this episode, I explore the reasons behind…
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#094: Be A Tourist In Your Own Home Town
Have you ever thought about the interesting history or culture of where you live? In this episode, I encourag you to explore the unique aspects of your…
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#093: Why It Should Be "Ready, Fire, THEN Aim"
In today's episode, I explore the idea of "ready fire aim" and why maybe it's better to take action and make adjustments along the way. Too often, people spend…
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#092: Discovering Your Life's Assignment: Insights from Viktor Frankl
Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? What if we have been looking at it from the wrong perspective? What if the meaning of life is not something…
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#091: Try These 8 "Magic Words"
I'm not sure if this episode is for you, but have you ever struggled to pitch something to someone without coming off as pushy or salesy? Today, I share a…
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#090: One Trick To Avoid Procrastination
Want to know one way to get over procrastination? Make it easier to start things. David Allen, in his book "Getting Things Done," discusses the idea of…
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#089: End Zone Efficiency: Decide to Finish What You Start
Have you heard the football term, "end zone efficency?" It measures a team's success in actually finishing drives with a touchdown. We can think of our own…
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#088: Capturing Your Best Ideas: Protect Your Creative Space
How can you discover and protect your most creative space? In this episode, I talk about the importance of discovering where and when you are most creative…
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#087: The Power of Knowing Yourself: Build a Life Around Your Favorite Things
Have you ever taken the time to make a list of your favorite things? In this episode, I encourage you to be more deliberate about your choices and make a list…
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#086: The Power of Why: Understanding the Energy of Gratitude
What is the missing ingredient to gratitude and how can we express it more deeply? In today's episode, I talk about the power of asking one simple question…
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#085: Find Gratitude Everywhere: How to Appreciate Your Surroundings
What's the missing ingredient in gratitude? Everything! As in, focus on every-little-thing, not just the big things we usually think about. In this episode, I…
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#084: The Power of a Mission Statement: Lessons from "Jerry Maguire" - Part 2
When you write a mission statement and go after what you want, things always work out, right? Just like in the movies. Well... In today's episode, I look at…
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#083: The Power of a Mission Statement: Lessons from "Jerry Maguire" - Part 1
"Show me the money!!" -- that's probably the most famous line from the 1996 movie, "Jerry Maguire," starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zelweger and Cuba Gooding, Jr…
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#082: How to Spend $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 2
If you received $1,000 today, $2,000 tomorrow, and an ever-increasing amount every day for the next 30 days, what would you spend it on? In this episode, Part…
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#081: How To Spend $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 1
If you received $1,000 today, $2,000 tomorrow, and an ever-increasing amount every day for the next 30 days, what would you spend it on? In this episode, Part…
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#080: Change The Energy, Change The Outcome: Getting What You Need
"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do." Sound familiar? Maybe you've run into a customer service brick wall like this, where the representative says they can't…
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#079: Turn "What If I Don't Like It?" into "What If I Love It?"
Are you someone who likes to try new things. To be honest, I don't. Generally, I like things I like, that I'm use to. Like lemon-flavored Lacroix sparkling…
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#078: Did Einstein Really Say This?
Albert Einstein supposedly said "If I had to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem, and five minutes thinking about the solutions."…
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#077: We Miss You, Staples "That Was Easy" Button
Remember the "That Was Easy" button you could get at the Staples office supply store? You'd push this button and it way say one thing: "That was easy!" In this…
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#076 How To Say "No" (and Actually Be Kind)
In today's show, I talk about how to say no. Yesterday, we talked about saying yes, and I realized that saying no is equally important. Sometimes saying no is…
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#075: How To Say "Yes" (and Actually Mean It)
In this episode, I explore the idea of saying "yes" and really meaning it. I talk about how often we say "yes" without really thinking about it and how it can…
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#074: Don't Limit Your Potential: Think "Off the Page" Great
Today, I'm going to ask if we're thinking too small. What if we could become "Off the Page" great. You're probably familiar with the idea of a graph where it…
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#073: Travel Tuesday: Create A Photo Album of Your Hometown
In this episode, I introduce a new series on the show called Travel Tuesday, inspired by my book "Best Vacation Ever." With the spring break and summer travel…
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#072: From Victim to Victor: The Power of Radical Responsibility
In this episode, I share the idea of radical responsibility. It's a mindset where we take responsibility for everything that happens in our life, even things…
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#071: Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise: Like Seeing a Scary Movie Twice
In today's episode, I'm going to talk about facing our fears and how it's similar to watching a scary movie for the second time. When we face something that…
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#070: Reframing Our Failures as Foreshadowing for Future Success
In this episode, I talk about the idea of reframing our perceived failures in life as foreshadowing for future success. I share a personal story about how I…
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#069: Removing Imaginary Speed Bumps: Clearing the Path to Your Goals
In this episode, I talk about how our own limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can act as imaginary speed bumps that slow us down on the road to our goals…
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#068: How To Find Million Dollar Ideas
In today's episode, I talk about million dollar ideas. Do we have enough million dollar ideas? I think not, and the reason for this is that it's hard to know…
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#067: Write Your Life Story Like It's a TV Show's Season Finale
In this episode, I invite you to think of your life as a TV show, where you are the writer and executive producer. Drawing from the practices of TV…
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#066: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 6
I am concluding my multi-part series on how I got and gave a TEDx talk. Today, in part six, I talk about my how I prepared on the day of the event, including…