Coffee With Dad

CWD-83 The Circle of Daily Life

What is that force, that process that keeps you moving in a positive direction and keeps you away from the negative direction? Today we take on the things that keep your daily momentum by staying committed to your daily promises. It’s a two-stage process. Let’s share some coffee and get with it.

CWD-82 The Process

So much of how we proceed in life is based on goals. But should happiness be goal-oriented?

Consider this with me today: enjoy the ride, and live for the process not the end result. Let’s explore.

CWD-81 Philosophical Leadership

At times in your life you will find yourself having to be a leader. I know, I know…. you may be one who avoids raising your hand and volunteering to lead but it’s more than that. Even as a parent you will need to be a leader. Today let’s look at leadership with a different perspective. Whether it is as a parent, teacher, heading a committee, company or elected official. Keep this in mind today - build your character first before you truly understand what it is to be a leader. I’ll take mine black, no cream for this one.

CWD-80 Fame

Today we’re going to talk about fame. In our social media-centric world we need to get a handle on this topic. I got the inspiration for this episode from Leo Braudy who wrote “The Frenzy of Renown: Fame and It’s History.” Here’s what I want you to consider today: if you want people to recognize you and remember you, make sure there’s a reason for it. Let’s have coffee.   

CWD-79 The Last 30 Days

Here’s a question for you: What have you done in the last month that would justify your actions in the next month? At the beginning of each year we often look back at the past year. Have you ever thought about looking back at the past month and reviewing that instead of looking back at the whole year? Over coffee today I have a few exercises for you to consider.

CWD-78 Is Life Short?

Is our life really that short? This is a question that at first seems simple to answer. However, I would invite you today (over a cup of coffee if you like) to consider a different perspective on the answer to this question. Let’s take a sip and dive in.

CWD-77 Set Goals

This seems like an appropriate topic at the beginning of a new year but it is relevant at any time.  Set goals; simply put, If you don’t know where you’re going you’ll probably never get there.

CWD-76 Get Outside

In today’s podcast I decided that rather than hold off until I had something more organized to present, I would instead just go ahead and talk about something that seems so simple but so necessary in today’s cultural climate - get outside!

CWD-75 Anger

Question for today: What’s the difference between being mad and being angry? Join me for a cup of coffee as we try to get to the answer today.

CWD-74 Internal vs External Factors

The external factors in our lives are relatively inconsequential. It’s our character and virtues that determine our happiness. Those are internal. Let’s explore this today over a cup of your favorite beverage.