Live a Life By Design

Do you ever feel the world has taken control of your life? In this episode Lori and Jimmy share their strategies for regaining control and continuing in the momentum you need to accomplish life on your terms. You will gain insight into: How Lori effectively deals with an illness that she can't cure. • Why you must control those things in your life that are controllable! • When you must realize that life is causing you to miss your goals and what to do about it. • Who to reach out to when you feel life is out of control. • What is most important about controlling your life! Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/regaining-control-of-your-world. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of control in life mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Have you ever visited a wonderfully beautiful and unique place on the planet and can't recall the details of the environment? Who you were with at the time? In this episode Jimmy and Lori share their strategies for being present and allowing the emotions of a special moment to embed in their brains and hearts for memories that build a life by design. Get ready to experience life in a brand new way! You will gain insight into: • How to engage your focusing skills to absorb the environment around you and create memories for a lifetime! • Why you should experience life with all of your senses. • Who you are with during life is enhanced by the experiences you share. • The differences between women and men when tapping into emotions to drive experiential lessons in life. • Capturing your daily experiences in your journal to create a legacy for your family Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/going-through-the-emotions/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of capturing the experiences in life with full emotions mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Why is that some people make dreams seem reality why others face the doldrums of the day like a hamster in a wheel? In this episode Jimmy interviews his friend, Joshua Jenson a/k/a "JJ the CPA" to discuss the path it took for Josh to be a mega success in his chosen field. Josh shares the trials and the triumphs he experienced during the journey to becoming a national speaker and author. You will gain insight into: • How to find and learn from a mentor who has blazed their own trail to success. • Why it is critical to learn how to manage your time when working in your passions. • Who you should be talking when designing your goals and dreams. • When you must listen to your body to avoid catastrophe in the pathway to success. • How to create great value for others by simply serving in your passion! Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/blaze-your-own-trail-jjcpa/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of living your highest goals and passions mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Do you ever wish you had a better life? In this episode, Lori and Jimmy share their approaches to designing and realizing their desired lifestyles by using goals. You will gain insight into: • How you can grow your future by setting and monitoring your progress on your goals. • Why you must decide how you wish your life to be (or it will happen by default). • When you should be reviewing your goals to keep them top of mind. • Sources to use for tracking your goal progress that will keep you inspired. • Who you should share your goals with and who you shouldn't! Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/hope-is-not-a-life-plan/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of goal achievement mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Today is the day you set up your strategy for a productive new year! Do you ever wonder how some people can accomplish so much in a year? You can too! In this episode Jimmy shares his strategy to setting and accomplishing his biggest goals for 2023. You will gain insight into: • Jimmy's mentality and reasons for setting challenging goals that require him to grow to achieve them. • How you should chunk your goals into smaller "next actions" to gain progress. • Why you must have goals that change you to become a better you! • When to review your goals so that consistent progress can be achieved - weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. • Jimmy's book of the 1st quarter that motivates him to grow and why biographies are critical to inspiration. Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/reflection-to-gain-direction/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of goal setting and achievement mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

How will you make the last few days of 2022 count? In this episode, Lori Few and Jimmy share their honest goals for the new year, and how they're making the last week of the year count towards their bigger, better, and bolder selves. This episode is sure to help you remember that kindness, sharing, and love shared between friends and family is still the ultimate goal going into the new year! You will gain insight into: • Jimmy and Lori's words and goals for 2023. • Why it's important to set goals for the new year rather than resolutions. • What it means to be balanced when setting personal goals. • How your give up goals can be just as important as your go up goals. Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live…gn/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of happiness and cheerfulness mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: livealifeby.design/resource/book/. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: livealifeby.design/podcast/set-goals-crush-goals. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL…L3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5…a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

How do you learn from your past? What lessons have you learned in 2022 to empower you to become bigger, better and bolder you in 2023? In this episode, Lori and Jimmy share some of their most impactful lessons learned in 2022. You will gain insight into: • The importance of being self-aware to help you grow by learning from your actions and mistakes. • Why it is critical that you don't commit the same mistakes in life and pivot to make better decisions. • How you should treat yourself to gain the most growth in your mindset! • Why you should spend more energy bragging on your friends and team members rather than criticizing them. • Planning now for 2023 will give you the boost of encouragement to tackle the new year with a ton of positivity! Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/lessons-learned-in-2022/ . Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of learning from mistakes mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Do you ever think about your future self? What type of person do you wish to be to your family, your employer, your community or your friends? In this episode, Jimmy shares his approach to achieving his life growth plans and how you can do the same. You will gain insight into: • Why living your philosophies can become a powerful motivator in your interactions with others. • How to reflect on the day, months and year to gain greater traction in your goals and control of your mindset. • Journaling is a tool that helps you document your deepest thoughts and outcomes to provide a basis for exponential growth. • Who you should be seeking to give a greater holiday than they otherwise would receive! • How to think about your future self and to become the person today you desire for the future. Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/your-future-self-purpose-passion-and-productivity/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of future self realization mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Do you ever wonder how someone with similar background and beginnings as you can achieve leadership at an international organization? In this episode Jimmy interviews Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, the CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants to learn his approach to leading the organization. You will gain insight into: • How you can leverage your capabilities by assembling a great team to help implement your leadership throughout the organization. • Why it is critical to master the critical areas of leadership to grow your organization. • When to involve others in the functions and operations of an organization to achieve greater influence in your profession. • Who you should invest your time teaching and mentoring to assist you in reaching your potential as a leader. • What is most important is where you go in life, not where you started, to gauge your achievements as successful. To learn more about the AICPA click here: https://us.aicpa.org/ . For Barry Melancon's bio click here: https://us.aicpa.org/about/leadership/melancon-bio . Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/international-leadership-from-bayou-to-big-city. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of leadership mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/

Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had a more structured life? In this episode, Lori and Jimmy shares their special rules of life that give them the greatest opportunity for abundant living. You will gain insight into: • Why placing lifestyle rules for you to maintain more consistency in life is the foundation for abundance. • How your outcomes can be heightened to a pinnacle of success not seen in your life! • When you should focus on your thoughts and control your mindset - daily. • Why your future can be bigger than your past and the type of people you should seek to support your goals. • How to know if your life is out of balance and how you can correct course. Thank you for subscribing to the podcast! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-a-life-by-design/id1458394765. Living life on your terms is the ideal lifestyle! To help you achieve greatness in the form you desire, place "Listen to Live a Life by Design Podcast" on your weekly to-do list every Monday. Each episode is loaded with helpful, practical and insightful tips, hacks, and strategies to accomplish your goals. A full transcript of this episode can be found at: https://livealifeby.design/podcast/four-rules-to-live-a-better-life/. Additional resources to help you with implementation, or to learn more on the subject, of living life to its fullest mentioned in this episode can be found by clicking: https://livealifeby.design/resource/book/. To sign up for the FREE newsletter to gain greater clarity and insight to Living your Life by Design, go to https://livealifeby.design/ and click the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of the page. Subscribe today to give yourself something that provides you growth and opportunity to yield your Bigger, Better and Bolder YOU! The podcast is available on other platforms: • If you enjoy using Google Podcasts, click here: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6NTA3Mzk0MTgyL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M • If you prefer to listen to the podcast on Spotify, click here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oDHaMCCvoEutZ1Ac9Lqm4 • Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music, click here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bae20f5b-2d92-4584-ad59-41f09b550494/Live-a-Life-By-Design To follow Jimmy's blog pertaining to all things in life that are most important, click here: https://livealifeby.design/living-a-life-by-design-blog/