https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-project-positive-messageenSociety & CultureCopyright J Cleveland Paynehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6a6c639289ec0476380c08a280bbc1d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-project-positive-messageWed, 28 Feb 2024 13:22:43 +0000J Cleveland PayneJ Cleveland Paynejclevelandpayne@gmail.comThe Project Positive provides a short daily audio clips offering a quick bite for inspiration, education…and an occasional kick-in-the-butt-styled motivation.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-179-as-with-everything-this-too-shall-pass--24645994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24645994Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:55:01 +0000J Cleveland Payne'This to shall pass' is a four-word statement that is extremely powerful in its use. It is a reminder that every situation is temporary, good or bad.231cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-178-to-be-positive-not-pollyannaish--24645993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24645993Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:50:23 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe upcoming generation may not know the term “pollyannaish” or remember its origins, but they are being oversold by life coaches and influencers about the power of being overly positive. It is more than okay to keep a positive attitude, as long as...269cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-177-perfectionism-is-killing-your-progress--24246296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24246296Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:36:41 +0000J Cleveland PaynePerfectionism is a barrier to creative expression and personal growth. Perfectionism is often used as a way to self-sabotage. Stop working toward perfect. Start delivering work good enough to get the job done.293cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-176-be-thankful-and-protective-of-your-health--24209061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24209061Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:42:56 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere is no real need to work hard to achieve something called 'success' if you are to physically or mentally tired or ill to enjoy it.246cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-175-words-matter--24091358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24091358Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:26:52 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe words you use matter. They have always mattered, but in our current real-time situation, we have to be extremely diligent with your tone and diction with each other.358cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-174-the-best-rest-active-versus-passive--24060916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24060916Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:53:58 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou're tired. It shows. and everyone knows you need a break. But do you need a passive break where you do little to nothing or an active break which seems just as stressful, but takes your mind off your situation?348cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-173-what-is-actually-holding-you-back--24013928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24013928Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:25:40 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere are plenty of real obstacles to your success. And there are plenty of minor obstacles that equate to fairly easy situations to overcome. What are the barriers to your progress and in which category do they fall into?345cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-172-the-wrong-answer-to-how-are-you-doing--23977391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23977391Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:21:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe reality is, there is no wrong answer to, 'How are you doing?' Unless your answer is not truthful and you are in real distress.324cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-171-the-opportunities-born-our-of-tragedy--23940804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23940804Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:03:51 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe all will face hard times and tragedies. Some of those times become defining moments of meaning. Some of those times are the springboards to great triumphs out of the pain.276cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-170-don-t-panic--23829720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23829720Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:46:50 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe are living through a real-time point of uncertainty with the news of the Covid-19 Coronavirus around the world. This is a good time to heed the words from 'The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy,' and to not panic.442cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-169-learn-to-be-comfortable-in-your-own-skin--23789673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23789673Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:55:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe do a lot to make the world feel better about our role in the world. Or at least we do a lot in an effort that may not matter as much as we think it does. The best way to ensure you are offering the world your best you is to work harder on being a...235cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-168-who-you-are-and-what-you-do-matter-everyday--23749281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23749281Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:50:46 +0000J Cleveland PayneDepressed people have to fight the messaging in their heads that tell them that their time and efforts are not worth much. This is a reminder that 'that message' is a lie, and that you and your actions are worth so much more than you will ever see.243cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-167-your-words-are-a-tell-to-your-life--23712721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23712721Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:19:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneJust like how you look tells a story, like it or not, of how you supposedly live, your words can be a tell to let people in on how you really feel, despite using words that you think would show otherwise.267cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-166-how-you-start-matters-to-how-you-can-finish--23672989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23672989Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:12:43 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere is a coloration for those who have found their way to a 'finish' how they started. Some had advantages, some did not. All did start, and all did manage to work their way from the start through the obstacles they had to face regardless of the...227cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-165-it-only-matters-how-many-times-you-get-back-up--21888715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21888715Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:27:49 +0000J Cleveland PayneTrouble will come, and it will do whatever it can to take you out. But if you survive you can get back up. And if you can get back up, you can eventually defeat that trouble that keeps wanting to take you out.188cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-164-start-by-getting-dressed--21888714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21888714Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:30:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneSome days you will lack the energy and motivation to get out of bed. But if you can find a little motivation to get you moving, you have to start with getting out of the bed.198cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-163-make-a-list-of-the-things-you-re-excited-about--21888710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21888710Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:30:18 +0000J Cleveland PayneWhen you are facing a situation that is not giving you positive vibes, make a list of things you look forward to try and turn your mood around.259cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-162-people-rarely-ask-for-the-butt-whupping-then-need--21888712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21888712Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:30:10 +0000J Cleveland PaynePeople tend to not ask for the tough love many can see they need. You seeing a need does not give you the right to offer it up unsolicited.203cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-161-is-that-a-question-you-are-meant-to-ask--21888709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21888709Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:40:19 +0000J Cleveland PayneSome people need to answer some tough questions about themselves and their life choices. But are you the right person to press them for the answers?326cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-160-that-impossible-step-may-not-be-necessary--19635454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19635454Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:15:07 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou may think that the path to achieving that audacious goal requires being in the right place and working through the right circumstances. A shift in your mindset involving 'success' may help.  267cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-159-being-a-dreamer-does-require-occasionally-waking-up--19635453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19635453Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:15:02 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe work that needs to go into making your wildest dreams become a reality can only be done when you are wide awake and out of bed. Figuratively and literally.167cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-158-don-t-let-eliminated-obstacles-be-replaced-with-new-obstacles--19635455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19635455Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:15:16 +0000J Cleveland PayneI saw leaving my full-time job as eliminating an obstacle to the success of my small business until I turned my business needs to make a profit into a new obstacle. Don't fall into a similar trap of giving the space previously occupied by defeated...171cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-157-don-t-let-past-mistakes-and-bad-decisions-define-your-present-and-future-self--18930081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18930081Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:56:51 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe results of past actions that may not have been very smart at the time offered a lesson in that moment. The culmination of those lessons hopefully learned define your present and future self, not the actions themselves. 335cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-156-try-changing-your-goal-to-finish-the-race--18918078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18918078Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:12:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneNo one who respects your efforts should try to convince you out of pursuing the nearly impossible win. But those who truly want to see you doing well will be there at the finish line whenever you happen to cross.269cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-155-the-though-process-behind-my-episodic-congratulations--18877679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18877679Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:20:02 +0000J Cleveland PayneBecause of all the times I needed to hear good things when I was feeling down, I carefully added the words in the closing to this podcast. I go deeper into that explanation here.282cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-154-add-some-paranoia-to-your-listening-skills--18877678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18877678Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:02:47 +0000J Cleveland PayneJust because no one is (probably) out to get you doesn't mean a little paranoia when it comes to your conversations with others is not a useful tool.206cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-153-know-what-you-do-that-lifts-people-up-and-what-doesn-t--18825881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18825881Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:20:04 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou have the power to amplify or suppress the light of the world. Know what it is that you do to make this happen, and what you might do to ensure more amplification than suppression.243cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-152-if-say-what-you-want-to-say-to-the-people-you-care-about-right-now--18825880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18825880Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:20:04 +0000J Cleveland PayneTime is not guaranteed to anyone. Take some time immediately to make sure those you care about know exactly how you feel.330cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-151-if-you-re-going-to-dream-you-better-put-in-some-work--18680517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18680517Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:29:48 +0000J Cleveland PayneA dream with out any action is worthless to everyone. If you are going to take the time to properly dream up an idea, you need to put some effort into seeing it come to life.469cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-150-if-it-doesn-t-have-to-be-perfect-okay-is-an-adequate-standard--18680519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18680519Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:10:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneOverstressing on perfection will never get your work done. There are plenty of circumstances where okay is okay, even if your desire to push forward makes you believe it is not okay.407cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-149-know-how-you-see-yourself-before-asking-others--18680518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18680518Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:46:45 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe image we see of ourselves in the mirror is not necessarily the image that other people see when they look at you. That does not mean your perspective is wrong but may show why others are not so quick to jump on your bandwagon.470cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-148-find-a-way-to-find-a-way--18680516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18680516Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:11:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneWorking your way towards a goal is hard, and you will face plenty of setbacks that will make you question you desire to proceed. You need to find ways to keep proceeding.486cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-147-plant-a-seed-even-if-you-don-t-think-it-will-grow--18679225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18679225Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:13:37 +0000J Cleveland PayneI am having a hard time with coaching clients trying to get them just to get started. In this podcast I share my frustration with them, and my similar frustration with myself.432cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-146-make-positivity-deposits-into-others--18557175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18557175Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:05:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe best way to ensure you can receive positive tiding your way when you are at your lowest is to add positivity to all those around you at times of sadness and joy.242cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-145-the-art-and-science-of-a-cheat-day--18557177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18557177Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:05:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere is a reason why the proper implementation of a personal cheat day works so well with elite athletes on very restrictive diets. And it should work just as well for you, assuming you understand the art and the science behind the activity of eating...260cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-144-being-more-selfish-is-the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-you--18557176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18557176Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:05:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneAnother simple reference to self-care and thinking about one’s self first. And yes, another way to use the airplane oxygen mask analogy.238cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-143-when-too-much-effort-leads-to-meh-results--18493100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18493100Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:05:07 +0000J Cleveland PayneIf your return on investment isn't moving you, it is not moving them either.343cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-142-set-a-positive-example-in-victory-and-defeat--18493101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18493101Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:29:30 +0000J Cleveland PayneIt is easy to show a good face when you are on the winning side. It is extremely important to show a good face when you are on the losing side.302cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-141-trusting-the-process-can-be-depressing--18453171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18453171Thu, 04 Jul 2019 05:05:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneI'm having a difficult time being positive with the current real struggles I am working through in my life. You may be having issues yourself with the struggles you have in your life. Most of it comes down to 'trusting the process,' even when that...297cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-140-don-t-get-conflicted-on-the-highest-and-best-use-of-your-time--18445651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18445651Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:05:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneWhile the phrase is meant to motivate you to focus on the tasks that move things forward, don't feel bad when you see the need for increased focus on setup and preparatory activities.217cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-139-you-don-t-have-to-go-from-start-to-finish-in-one-session--18400369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18400369Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:05:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneAll projects need a little time away to evaluate and assess. And you need a little time away to deal with 'life stuff.' Stop forcing yourself to work your projects from pillar to post.238cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-138-more-words-does-not-mean-better-messages--18400368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18400368Fri, 28 Jun 2019 05:05:06 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou can say a lot with just a few words. You can explain a complicated subject with very simple language. The delivery of a message is not based on the sheer number of words used, but by the words that are used in the communication.339cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-137-what-are-you-doing-to-ruin-others-people-s-day--18380658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18380658Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:20:22 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere is bound to be something you do that is an inherent part of your personality that not only annoys people but impedes their ability to get things done. Do you know what it is?331cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-136-the-green-light-means-go--18380220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18380220Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:05:03 +0000J Cleveland PaynePeople who are fearful of driving will impede their own progress by 'stopping at green lights.' People who are fearful of the unknown consequences of taking action have similar fears.338cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-135-how-much-love-are-you-showing-the-world--18309302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18309302Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:05:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneIn a world that is crying out for more compassion, how much love are you giving to others? How much love are you giving to yourself?287cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-134-make-time-to-be-angry--18309303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18309303Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:05:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou know you have real grievances and you need to get them out of your system in a controlled matter. Schedule your time to create an 'anger vacation' to deal with these grievances.279cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-133-there-is-a-reason-you-are-in-your-current-situation--18307742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18307742Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:28:49 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou can always trace the current unfavorable situation you are into strings of bad decisions, questionable decisions, and market conditions beyond your own control.229cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-132-if-someone-gives-you-a-chance-to-save-face-take-it--18261264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18261264Fri, 14 Jun 2019 05:05:22 +0000J Cleveland PayneWhen a conflict is brewing and your adversary is giving you a way out that leads to de-escalation, don’t eagerly take the path of escalation.299cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-131-you-are-ignoring-some-of-your-strongest-supporters--18261137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18261137Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:43:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneYour need to sit with the cool kids limits your vision. You can't see the people standing behind you that already got your back.231cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-130-a-reminder-that-we-got-this--18233132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18233132Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:05:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneIt has been a trying few weeks trying to get back on my feet and establish my new identity. But I got this and got your back in whatever is holding you down.173cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-129-juan-valdez-doesn-t-exist-to-serve-you--18167799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18167799Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:59:42 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere is no such thing as a caste system in the civilized free world. And while there may be others that are doing better or worse than you, no one deserves better or worse than you.196cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-128-stop-waiting-to-get-started--18157244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18157244Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:40:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneLack of preparation is not an excuse to keep you from getting started when you know you are swimming in information and background on what you need to do.208cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-127-giving-forgiveness-is-hard-give-it-anyway--18082267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18082267Tue, 28 May 2019 09:10:05 +0000J Cleveland PayneAdvice on the need to forgive may be a cop-out to an easy message. It is an easy message that is extremely hard to follow through with,290cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-126-you-are-not-a-baby-elephant--18082268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18082268Mon, 27 May 2019 09:10:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe rope around the baby elephant's leg may be a maxim that is well past its time, but the point is still valid. And you may be playing the part of both the baby elephant and the trainer looking to limit its movement.299cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-125-sharing-really-does-show-caring--18048508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18048508Thu, 23 May 2019 09:05:06 +0000J Cleveland PayneA person who can harness the power of generosity, the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly, can do great things.231cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-124-a-billionaire-is-probably-not-going-to-pay-off-your-student-loans--18034500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18034500Wed, 22 May 2019 09:05:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneBillionaire Robert Smith recently gifted the Morehouse College Graduating Class of Spring 2019 with a pledge to pay off all their student loans. The odds are against you receiving a similar gift from a random benefactor, and the sooner you come to...225cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-123-make-the-effort-to-work-on-your-humility--18033461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18033461Tue, 21 May 2019 13:16:46 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe want to brag on our accomplishments, and often have earned that right. But there are points to be made for putting more effort into remaining humble, even when we are expected to brag.225cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-122-triggers-are-real--17931835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17931835Fri, 17 May 2019 09:05:13 +0000J Cleveland PayneHow a week of hearing the Tony rich Project on SiriusXM radio rehashed a break-up and allow me to empathize with people who are worried about triggers.262cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-121-unlikely-sources-are-a-surprise-benefit--17931834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17931834Thu, 16 May 2019 09:05:20 +0000J Cleveland PaynePolitics does make strange bedfellows, and you can get plenty of good input and actionable tasks done with help from the most unlikely stories.325cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-120-mind-your-language-when-it-comes-to-your-internal-monologue--17931804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17931804Wed, 15 May 2019 01:29:37 +0000J Cleveland PayneBy default, you use more negative words when talking to yourself, in your head or out loud. Changing the language of your internal speech can literally change the direction of your life.237cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-119-put-on-a-show-even-if-the-venue-is-empty--17861029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17861029Fri, 10 May 2019 09:15:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneOne of the greats fears of a creator is playing to an empty room. One of the rights of passages for new creators is surviving having to play to an empty room. The room being empty doesn't get you out of putting in the work of doing a show.285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-118-give-people-props-for-their-abilities-not-how-their-abilities-affect-you--17861028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17861028Thu, 09 May 2019 09:05:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneJust because a person has a special gift that you have little use for, doesn't mean they didn't put a lot of effort into mastering their gift. You should give that person respect for what they needed to do to get their, even if 'their' is not a place...274cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-117-comparison-is-thief-out-to-steal-your-joy--17861027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17861027Tue, 07 May 2019 17:42:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou may have heard this saying plenty of times before, but do you truly believe it? Do you let the comparisons between yourself and the work of others bring you to a state of depression?335cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-116-pause-when-you-need-to-pause--17852092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17852092Mon, 06 May 2019 19:54:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe had to take a brief hiatus due to over scheduling and poor planning of other projects, where this one was the lower priority. But it was the right time to take a short pause to refocus and reflect.189cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-115-they-are-still-the-hero-of-the-story-they-may-poorly-write-about-themselves--17764594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17764594Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:05:14 +0000J Cleveland PaynePeople have the right to see themselves as the star of the show that is their life, even if they are horrible as a staff writer. Do what you can to assist them in shining in their own show, and the positive action may come to reflect in helping you...188cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-114-keep-an-eye-on-your-fuel-gauge--17764593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17764593Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:15:08 +0000J Cleveland PayneAs good as you think you are, you can not operate for an infinite amount of time for an infinite distance. Once you run out of fuel, you will be forced to stop.202cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-113-don-t-keep-a-tally-on-apologies--17764592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17764592Sun, 28 Apr 2019 16:50:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneApologies are not a meant to be bartered or traded like spiritual currency. Don't hold back apologies because you feel you are owed one prior.204cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-112-the-only-thing-that-goes-up-with-age-is-maturity--17735529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17735529Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:15:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneYour body is built to survive for a set amount of time. It knows how to progress from progression to maturity, and then toward decline at the end of its intended usefulness. We may be able to slow down the process, but the process of eventual declaim...190cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-111-the-most-important-thing-money-can-buy-is-freedom--17707153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17707153Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:15:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneHowever you want to describe it, there is no inherent evil in the acquisition of cash. In fact, the more cash you have, the more freedom you can pay to have. There are downsides to chasing money, but the upside should be obvious.177cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-110-repetition-is-the-key-to-progress-and-producing-daily-podcast-episodes--17707152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17707152Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:15:19 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe key to mastering any skill is to repeat it over and over again until it is perfected. Also, a key to success in producing daily podcasts is not being afraid to revisit past topics, both those that were hits and misses, regularly.268cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-109-everyone-knows-something-you-don-t--17707154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17707154Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:15:18 +0000J Cleveland PayneWise people say this all the time and most who hear this will blow it off as crazy. But all the people you think are stupid or misguided know something about the situation that you do not. Even if you are on the right side of an argument.211cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-108-ask-all-the-questions-necessary-to-know-if-you-really-want-it--17693776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17693776Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:52:34 +0000J Cleveland PayneDo you want it is a simple question to ask and answer for yourself. But it does not always lead you to a complete picture of what the effort to succeed is and whether the sacrifices to get there are personally worth it, or even possible.287cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-107-mastering-the-art-the-science-of-discipline--17680269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17680269Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:35:16 +0000J Cleveland PayneMastering discipline will get you closer to any goal you can image, but it takes being aware of the art and the science involved.132cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-106-income-tax-preparation-is-a-burden-income-taxes-are-not--17649720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17649720Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:15:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou may not have all the loopholes available to the one-percenters to get out of paying a larger percent of your income, but you did have income. That is a burden many in the world do not have the luxury of complaining about.306cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-105-be-grateful-that-people-choose-to-serve-you--17649462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17649462Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:35:47 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou have a need and you hire out for someone to fill that need. Remember that whatever process you used to choose your contractor, they had their own process to ‘choose’ to take on your contract. And it is never just about the money.175cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-104-spite-is-an-acceptable-emotion-for-motivation-in-the-proper-dose--17607250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17607250Sat, 13 Apr 2019 08:15:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneA ‘healthy’ dose of personal hatred goes a long way to keep you on track toward reaching a goal you desire.209cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-103-learn-from-the-pain-and-suffering-of-others--17595724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17595724Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:15:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe lessons taught to you by the people who've been where you currently are offering effective and efficient guidance through your struggles. Guidance they probably would have loved to have back when your problem was their problem.218cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-102-when-you-realize-you-have-already-changed--17595725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17595725Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:15:13 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe goal of personal development is to ultimately become a 'new' person. What we often fail to realize is that we become a new person many miles before we ever get to the ultimate picture that is our goal.290cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-101-sometimes-the-right-answer-is-no--17582346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17582346Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:15:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneYes, getting a no can be devastating. It can also be liberating, guiding, and motivating. It all depends on where the ‘no’ come from, and where you are ultimately trying to get to.289cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-100-a-long-time-to-get-to-where-you-re-going--17572516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17572516Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:01:29 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou don’t have all the time in the world to get to your destination, but expect the trip to take longer than you may initially think it should take.171cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-099-give-a-complement-with-no-expectations-of-a-return--17533544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17533544Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:15:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneYour task for today is to do something positive with not acceptance of a return favor. Give plenty of compliments, but don't wait for return complements to come your way.190cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-098-why-you-need-a-post-mortem-on-every-single-project--17533543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17533543Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:15:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThere are lessons to learn from every project that you take on, even the most mundane. You should get into the habit of having some sort of after-action session to review the good and bad points of every project.206cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-097-the-good-old-days-were-not-as-good-as-many-remember--17533471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17533471Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:15:45 +0000J Cleveland PayneNostalgia has a way of leading us to reflect on our past. Reflection is great, assuming you do it with the proper perspective and realize there may be a little fog and a lot of bias in your memories to seem more positive than they may have been when...192cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-096-who-do-you-think-you-are--17501828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17501828Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:15:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is a question that many will ask you. Some want to hear your answer, some want to should you down regardless of your answer. But the only person whose answer to this question ultimately matters is you.152cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-095-no-one-deserves-anything--17415735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17415735Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:15:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou have no birthright to just get stuff. Everything you receive must be earned, either by being personally acquired or 'gifted' from another.190cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-94-make-some-time-to-be-some-other-than-you--17415736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17415736Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:15:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneDon't worry about it being pretend or make-believe. Make some time in your life to be something other than your normal self as a way to break some of the monotony of your life, and to just plain have a little fun that your friends and family may not...196cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-93-recreating-yourself-is-as-simple-as-a-thought--17383814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17383814Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:15:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe magic of recreation does take effort and time. But the start of the process is as simple as deciding you want to change.282cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-92-don-t-ask-and-you-will-not-receive--17383813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17383813Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:15:05 +0000J Cleveland PayneAsking offers no guarantees of having your request met, but not asking will ensure you will never get what you want from the source you don't ask.345cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-91-do-less-things-that-are-not-your-job--17300559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17300559Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:20:43 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou are not responsible for everything. Especially things that other people are supposedly responsible for.347cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-90-have-i-invited-you-over-for-dinner--17300558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17300558Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:59:04 +0000J Cleveland PayneMost people don't know that I am very good at and extremely enjoy entertaining. Most people assume that I am so busy because I don't enjoy downtime. Most people have problems reading the signals people project and the masks people wear to keep their...324cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-89-your-voice-is-important-even-if-no-one-hears-it--17300560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17300560Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:15:10 +0000J Cleveland PayneI have had more moments of speaking to crickets than I personally enjoy. I have learned to enjoy the process and the 'practice' I get from speaking my truth even to an empty room.329cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-88-barriers-to-entries-are-set-ups-to-stories-needing-to-be-told--17300557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17300557Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:15:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneThat obstacle in your path is a serious issue you must contend with to move forward. It is also the starting point to an epic story of triumph or failure that you must live to tell others.255cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-87-but-are-you-being-positive--17281747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17281747Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:15:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe relaunched this project because we thought there was a need for more positively in the world. We’re glad you are listening, but also wonder if you are doing your part to contribute.165cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-86-that-wasn-t-easy--17281580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17281580Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:15:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe first week of producing this podcast went well. Despite all the difficulties of getting it done, it got done. We’re going to celebrate that here.404cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-85-this-lesson-is-not-sponsored-by-the-my-pillow-guy--17257790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17257790Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:15:16 +0000J Cleveland PayneMike Lindell, the founder and CEO of My Pillow, did a very bad thing at a crucial point of the growth of his company. He paid the price for breaking a serious violation while continuing to break the bank with product sales because of it. I make no...276cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-084-there-is-nothing-wrong-with-you--17246806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17246806Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:10:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou didn't hit that mark or reach that goal. You can't seem to figure out how to score a victory, moral or otherwise. The situation looks awful, but you have to make sure you are viewing the situation in the proper perspective. There is nothing wrong...233cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-083-mortality-reflection-and-being-better-at-life-than-you-may-remember--17222900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17222900Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:15:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneWe have the tendency to take deep reflections into our own mortality when we lose friends, loved ones, and famous people. But we make the mistake by comparing our accomplishments (or lack of) with theirs and expecting a ratio where the length of the...306cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-daily-again--17212708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17212708Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:15:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneI've taken up the challenge of making this thing an almost daily (Monday through Friday) podcast. A little bit why, and a call for support that sounds a lot like a plea for help.162cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/motivational-does-not-equal-volume--17135350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17135350Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:05:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe effectiveness of your coach is no based on how loud or animated they get when presenting on stage. It is based on how well the program they present to you offers the results up want to receive.326cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/try-not-to-rain-on-too-many-parades--17135351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17135351Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:14:07 +0000J Cleveland PayneAlthough we use a more 'colorful' metaphor than the title presents, the point is exactly the same. You do not have the right to bring other people down just because you are feeling down yourself.316cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-saying-please-and-thank-you--17063035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17063035Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:05:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneBasic polite behavior is becoming a lost art. If you are a person that others find lacking in this, just add the simple act of saying 'please' and 'thank you' in your normal conversations. The results will be instantaneous and amazing.285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-needs-more-positivity-and-it-needs-you-to-provide-it--17014699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17014699Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:25:52 +0000J Cleveland PayneThe purpose of this podcast was to and a few slivers of positivity to try to combat the mass of negativity in the world. It’s a huge job, and I would love your help.229cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-on-the-task-of-fixing-negative-people--16959127http://jclevelandpayne.spacedshare.biz/?p=941Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:42:44 +0000J Cleveland PayneWhile avoiding negative people is an easy way for you to stay positive, helping negative people be positive can easily spread the idea of positivism throughout the world. If you have the capacity to help, and they have the desire to be helped.237cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-afraid-to-start--16862971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16862971Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:06:30 +0000J Cleveland PayneYou never know how long a good, great, or just okay idea will continue to work until it merges with some other effort or dies out completely. The fear of the unknown is not an excuse to not put the idea into place to see how it plays out.214cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-75-find-a-change-of-scenery--16789760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16789760Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:21:58 +0000J Cleveland PayneA place out of the norm for your routine will help you see life outside of your routine. It will help you see that if your routine is not so great, there are other places much greater to be, once you find a way to permanently disrupt your routine.278cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-74-the-pros-cons-of-when-to-exercise--8533649http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=350Tue, 17 May 2016 05:45:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #74 from the Project Positive. In this message, I give talk about the importance of finding a regular time for exercise, the go over some of the pros and cons of what time of day you may choose.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-73-you-should-read-more--8533647http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=344Mon, 16 May 2016 05:45:25 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #73 from the Project Positive. In this message , I ask you about your reading habits and encourage you to pick up more books, both fiction and non-fiction.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-72-keys-to-living-at-least-a-better-than-average-life--8533648http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=340Sun, 15 May 2016 05:45:33 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #72 from the Project Positive. In this message, I give you 9 life tips that if you attempt to follow, should lead you to living at least a better than average life.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-71-avoid-the-lottery-mentality--8506353http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=333Sat, 14 May 2016 05:45:50 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #71 from the Project Positive. In this message, I admit to playing the lottery regularly. But I do not subscribe to a lottery mentality when it come to the chances of my personal and professional success.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-70-plan-out-your-sleep--8496569http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=332Fri, 13 May 2016 05:45:52 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #70 from the Project Positive. In this message, I go over my ‘going to bed’ rituals, and encourage you to create your own.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-69-if-you-don-t-build-it-they-can-t-come--8487357http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=330Thu, 12 May 2016 05:45:01 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #69 from the Project Positive. In this message, I talk about the message given in the 1989 film 'Field Of Dreams isn't completely true, but the variation of as given in the message title is.454cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-68-don-t-compare-your-start-with-someone-else-s-current--8476694http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=320Wed, 11 May 2016 05:45:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #68 from the Project Positive. In this message, I remind you that how you begin, progress, and ultimately end looks different from a current perspective that warps the true reality of the moment.607cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-67-someone-would-gladly-trade-their-life-with-yours--8467465http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=311Tue, 10 May 2016 05:45:48 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #67 from the Project Positive. In this message, I remind you that it doesn't matter how bad you have it, someone would gladly take your problems over their own if given the chance. Learn to be thankful for the glad tidings you do have.387cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-66-conduct-frequent-honesty-reality-checks--8458211http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=308Mon, 09 May 2016 05:45:33 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #66 from the Project Positive. In this message, I reminder you that lying to others becomes extremely easy once you become comfortable with lying to yourself.349cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-65-you-will-be-judged--8450269http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=273Sun, 08 May 2016 05:45:30 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #65 from the Project Positive. In this message, I explain why judging others in not necessarily negative, as it is a thing that will happen. Your actions are constantly being judged by others, including yourself. Download The Project...388cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-64-for-every-thing-there-is-a-season--8443407http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=295Sat, 07 May 2016 05:45:10 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #64 from the Project Positive. In this message, I read Ecclesiastes 3:1 1-8, the source of the lyrics for the classic song by The Byrds, Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season). I don't sing, but I do go over the virtues of...371cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-63-embrace-the-power-of-positive-thinking--8430961http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=293Fri, 06 May 2016 05:45:11 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #63 from the Project Positive. In this episode, hype up Dr Norman Vincent Peale and his classic book, The Power of Positive Thinking, and promote positive thinking as a way to improve your situation.395cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-62-finding-peace-through-prayer-meditation-relaxed-breathing--8424163http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=287Thu, 05 May 2016 05:45:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #62 from the Project Positive. In this episode, we focus on how you can find personal peace through the power of prayer, meditation, and relaxed breathing.464cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-61-you-can-only-do-so-much--8413194http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=284Wed, 04 May 2016 05:45:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #60 from the Project Positive. In this message, we remind you of the obvious, that you can only do so much with your time, talents, energy, and resources. Then, we reminder you again.450cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-60-using-some-of-your-stability-to-assist-others-get-stable--8404731http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=281Tue, 03 May 2016 05:45:37 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #60 from the Project Positive. In this message, we ask you if you are in a good enough place to help others. Then, we tell you what to look for in others to ensure that if you help them, they do little to cause you distress.427cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-59-coming-back-after-accepting-failure--8402931http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=279Mon, 02 May 2016 05:45:05 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #59 from the Project Positive. In this message, we explain the failure that temporarily kept us away from podcasting, what we learn from it, and how we intend to grow from here.509cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-58-clearing-the-physical-mental-clutter--6660767http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=267Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:45:39 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #58 from the Project Positive. In this message, we talk about clutter, and the relief you will feel when you can find ways to clear some of the physical and mental clutter in your life.471cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-57-you-don-t-need-a-guru--6657961http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=264Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:45:37 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #57 from the Project Positive. In this message, we give you a few definitions of the word 'guru' so that you know what a guru was meant to be, the assure you that you don't need as much assistance from a modern day guru as they would...382cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-56-revisionist-history--6651854http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=261Sun, 20 Sep 2015 05:45:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #56 from the Project Positive. In this message, we go over the concept of revisionist history, and how the way you remember and share events from your past can effect how can be perceived in the present and future. And how that can be...329cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-55-don-t-be-intimidated-by-those-living-a-bold-lifestyle--6647816http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=255Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:45:59 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #55 from the Project Positive. In this message, we remind you that the lives you see portrayed in social media is usually a one-sided facade, and I explain my philosophy of 'being boring on purpose.'423cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-54-you-have-to-give-respect-to-get-respect--6645402http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=250Fri, 18 Sep 2015 05:45:08 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #54 from the Project Positive. In this message, we bring up the old adage 'you have to give respect to get respect' because it is completely true.339cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-53-some-life-issues-will-suck-you-will-have-to-just-deal-with-them--6641375http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=247Thu, 17 Sep 2015 05:45:51 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #53 from the Project Positive. In this message, we have to give you another show made of not-so-positive news. Some issues in life will just suck, and some of them you will just have to deal with and move on.413cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-52-how-to-handle-being-bullied-as-an-adult--6641376http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=245Wed, 16 Sep 2015 05:45:18 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #52 from the Project Positive. In this message, we bring up a subject that is often ignored: adult bullying in the workplace.413cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-51-3-things-holding-you-back-from-proper-money-management--6641377http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=242Tue, 15 Sep 2015 05:45:08 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #51 from the Project Positive. In this message, we offer up three things that may contribute to a mindset that can hold you back from properly managing your finances.532cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-50-episode-50-observations--6621887http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=236Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:45:28 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #50 from the Project Positive. In this message, we pause from the message format and give some observations on where we are, what you think about where we are, and where we intend to go in the near future.305cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-49-6-quick-keys-to-a-happy-life--6617625http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=233Sun, 13 Sep 2015 05:45:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #49 from the Project Positive. In this message, J Cleveland debuts a new concept for injecting a quick boost of happiness into your life.548cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-48-change--6615641http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=231Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:45:54 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #48 from the Project Positive. In this message, we talk about change. Change is inevitable, and the only want to handle change is to deal with it.329cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-47-using-the-solution-of-twos-to-prioritize-plan-accordingly--6608317http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=225Fri, 11 Sep 2015 05:45:39 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #47 from the Project Positive. In this message, we detail a technique dubbed 'the Solution of Twos' as a way to prioritize and quickly plan for tasks that you find yourself suddenly responsible for.510cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-46-how-to-use-contingency-continuity-plans-to-work-through-emergencies-challenges--6603625http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=222Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:45:02 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #46 from the Project Positive. In this message, we show you how to use contingency and continuity plans to work through emergencies and challenges.392cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-45-being-a-team-player--6602793http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=220Wed, 09 Sep 2015 05:45:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #45 from the Project Positive. In this message, we ask if you are a team player, and lay out the virtues of being one, even if for selfish reasons.251cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-44-to-share-or-not-to-share-your-ideas--6594586http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=212Tue, 08 Sep 2015 05:45:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #44 from the Project Positive. In this message, ask you to evaluate whether you shold or should not share your ideas with others as you are working your way through them.302cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-43-evaluate-the-need-to-pursue-a-dream--6592344http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=207Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:45:09 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #43 from the Project Positive. In this message, we ask you to check your reasons for pursuing your dream in order to keep your dream on track or put it in check.225cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-42-log-some-wins-on-a-list--6592345http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=205Sun, 06 Sep 2015 05:45:26 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #42 from the Project Positive. In this message, we offer up a trick to help you shake off the funk of suffering a string of losses: you create a list of past wins to motivate you to stay in the competition. Download The Project...250cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-41-know-why-you-are-keeping-score--6592346http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=203Sat, 05 Sep 2015 05:45:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #41 from the Project Positive. In this message, we let you know that it is not only okay, but important to keep score in life and business, but you must have as keen sense of why you are keeping score, and a defined system of scoring.306cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-40-living-after-being-exposed-on-a-list--6592348http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=201Fri, 04 Sep 2015 05:45:32 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #40 from the Project Positive. In this message, we go a little long in discussing the hack and release of data from the Ashley Madison website. We eventually get to a real lesson on how to move on from being found on some secret list....476cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-39-you-need-to-get-more-rest--6592347http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=199Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:45:47 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #39 from the Project Positive. Today, we try to convey a very important message: you need to get more rest.275cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-38-don-t-be-afraid-to-scream-but-don-t-do-it-in-public--6592352http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=197Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:45:45 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #38 from the Project Positive. In this message, we give you permission to relieve some of your frustrations but just screaming your lungs out. We just suggest that you be careful not to do such in public.233cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-37-being-frustrated-when-people-don-t-get-it--6592354http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=183Tue, 01 Sep 2015 05:45:01 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #37 from the Project Positive. In this message, we have to result to name calling to give a definition of stupid that more than fits, but embodies people who just are not capable of understanding their abilities and limitations.293cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-36-make-less-apologies-just-do-something--6592350http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=180Mon, 31 Aug 2015 05:45:22 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #36 from the Project Positive. In this message, we encourage you to take on the challenge to do whatever it is you are dreaming of doing, and to offer fewer apologizes for trying.213cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-35-editors-versus-filters--6592353http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=176Sun, 30 Aug 2015 05:45:47 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #35 from the Project Positive. In this message, we explain the difference in using a mental editor and a mental filter in your conversations, and why you need to master using both.206cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-34-recovering-from-giving-bad-advice--6592357http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=174Sat, 29 Aug 2015 05:45:28 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #34 from the Project Positive. In this message, we use the current news story of NFL Hall of Fame player and current ESPN football analyst Cris Carter telling a batch of NFL rookies to designate a 'fall guy' to take the heat if they...364cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-33-keep-your-awesome-on-at-all-times--6592356http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=166Fri, 28 Aug 2015 05:45:07 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #33 from the Project Positive. In this message, no only do we reminder you that you are awesome, but we ask that you let that awesome show at all times.194cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-32-the-prettiest-people-can-do-the-ugliest-things--6592360http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=162Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:45:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #32 from the Project Positive. In this message, we actually look toward the negative, as we remind you of the danger of judging books by their covers, or people by their outward appearances and public actions.280cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-31-find-time-to-pause--6592358http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=158Wed, 26 Aug 2015 05:45:50 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #31 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to find some time in your busy day to just stop and pause. The benefits will be immediate and awesome.226cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-30-always-be-grateful--6592359http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=156Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:45:10 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #30 from the Project Positive. In this message, I remind you that nothing in this natural world is permanent, so you should always be grateful for what you have now, and possibly for some of what you don't have now.215cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-29-be-agreeable-to-agree-to-disagree--6592361http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=154Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:45:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #29 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to be willing to agree to disagree to get along and get to work with those people who you have to. Download The Project Positive Message #29 Here Subscribe Via iTunes |...268cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-28-even-the-smallest-compliment-can-save-a-life--6592362http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=152Sun, 23 Aug 2015 05:45:59 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #28 from the Project Positive. In this message, I offer up a reminder, plus a little proof, that the smallest compliment you can give can make a huge, possibly lifesaving, difference.263cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-27-drink-more-water--6592364http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=134Sat, 22 Aug 2015 05:45:04 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #23 from the Project Positive. In this message, I tackle the oddly controversial advice that you should drink 8 glasses, or even three liters, of water a day.311cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-26-examine-your-why-s-why-not-s--6592363http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=137Fri, 21 Aug 2015 05:45:23 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #26 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to examine the why’s or why not’s of your actions and motivations. Download The Project Positive Message #26 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher | Subscribe Via...235cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-25-celebrating-our-25th-message--6592365http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=149Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:45:25 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #25 from the Project Positive. Today, we take a pause from the messages and celebrate a major (at least to us) milestone of publishing 25 podcasts.242cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-24-be-sorry-for-hurting-their-feeling-not-for-their-feelings-getting-hurt--6592366http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=132Wed, 19 Aug 2015 05:45:53 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #23 from the Project Positive. In this message, I see how willing you are to say you are sorry for hurting another person's feeling, and not that you are sorry for their feelings getting hurt.219cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-23-always-review-update-improve-upon-your-work--6592368http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=127Tue, 18 Aug 2015 05:45:40 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #23 from the Project Positive. In this message, I tell you why it is important to always look for opportunities to review, update, and improve upon the work you are doing. Download The Project Positive Message #23 Here Subscribe Via...226cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-22-overcompensating-is-not-just-over-delivering--6592367http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=123Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:02:59 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #22 from the Project Positive. In this message, I give a contrast and comparison of overcompensation and over-delivering. Download The Project Positive Message #22 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher | Subscribe Via RSS...201cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-21-you-don-t-know-the-full-story-of-the-facebook-fabulous--6592369http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=121Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:02:19 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #21 from the Project Positive. In this message, I warn you about the dangers of getting sucked into the world of following the ‘Facebook Fabulous,’ and remind you that what you see is probably not a snapshot of reality. Download The...194cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-20-there-is-such-a-thing-as-good-enough--6592370http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=119Sat, 15 Aug 2015 06:02:47 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #20 from the Project Positive. In this message, I assure you that there is such a thing as ‘good enough,’ and you are probably doing well beyond that already. Download The Project Positive Message #20 Here Subscribe Via iTunes |...173cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-19-avoid-the-herd-resist-group-think--6592371http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=116Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:01:15 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #19 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to do all that you can to avoid being sucked into herd mentality and group think. Download The Project Positive Message #19 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher |...190cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-18-keep-a-personal-journal--6592373http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=111Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:02:37 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #18 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you about your habits, with focus on journaling. Download The Project Positive Message #18 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher | Subscribe Via RSS THE PROJECT...268cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-17-know-believe-in-the-fallacy-of-your-memory--6592372http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=109Wed, 12 Aug 2015 06:12:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #17 from the Project Positive. In this message, I remind you that there is a fallacy built into your memory, because you have probably forgotten that. Download The Project Positive Message #17 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via...198cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-16-be-aware-of-your-surroundings-and-those-that-surround-you--6592377http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=107Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:13:34 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #16 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to constantly be aware of your immediate surroundings and of the people you surround yourself with. Download The Project Positive Message #16 Here Subscribe Via iTunes |...212cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-15-don-t-give-away-your-power--6592376http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=105Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:14:22 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #15 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to never give away your bargaining or personal power.188cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-14-embrace-the-bad-to-get-a-chance-to-be-good--6592378http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=103Sun, 09 Aug 2015 06:47:03 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #14 from the Project Positive. In this message, I ask you to consider embracing your ability to be bad at things in order to eventually be good at things.177cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-13-take-more-pictures-and-stop-worrying-about-how-you-look--6592379http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=70Sat, 08 Aug 2015 07:03:16 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #13 from the Project Positive. In this message, I tell you to forget you faux sense of shame, stop worrying about how you look, and take more pictures with your friends. Download The Project Positive Message #13 Here Subscribe Via...205cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-12-knowing-you-are-relevant--6592380http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=72Fri, 07 Aug 2015 07:35:20 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #10 from the Project Positive. In this message, I give a reminder that whatever you are doing is relevant, and you are especially relevant. Download The Project Positive Message #12 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher |...207cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-11-you-ve-got-too-many-ideas--6592382http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=71Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:35:48 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #10 from the Project Positive. In this message, I assume you are an ideas person, and hence have too many ideas in your head to execute. And I tell you what you can do about that. Download The Project Positive Message #11 Here...200cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-10-second-third-fourth-and-even-more-chances--6592384http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=67Wed, 05 Aug 2015 06:02:12 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #10 from the Project Positive. In this message, I give you my thoughts on the value of second chances. And third chances. And fourth chances. And beyond. Download The Project Postive Message #10 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe...209cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-9-the-time-you-are-wasting-that-you-know-is-wasted-time--6592383http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=65Tue, 04 Aug 2015 07:04:21 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #9 from the Project Positive. In this message, I talk about procrastination, as in the time you are wasting that you know is truly wasted time. Download The Project Postive Message #9 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher...188cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-8-the-time-you-are-wasting-that-may-not-be-wasted-time--6592385http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=63Mon, 03 Aug 2015 09:15:41 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #8 from the Project Positive. In this message, I explain one of my favorite maxims, ‘The time you are wasting is not necessarily wasted time.’ Download The Project Postive Message #8 Here Subscribe Via iTunes | Subscribe Via Stitcher |...199cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-7-quality-is-worth-the-effort--6592386http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=61Sun, 02 Aug 2015 09:15:57 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is message #7 from the Project Positive. In this message, I assure you that the quality you are offering in the work you produce is worth the effort you are putting into it. Download The Project Postive Message #7 Here191cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-6-taking-a-break--6592387http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=58Sat, 01 Aug 2015 09:15:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #6 from the Project Positive. In this message, I make an attempt to convince you to take a break from your work to get more out of your work. Download The Project Postive Message #6 Here186cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-5-planning-part-2-following-your-plan--6592388http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=50Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:15:27 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #5 from the Project Positive. This message is the second of a two-parter on planning, on following the plan you’ve made. Download The Project Postive Message #5 Here202cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-4-planning-part-1-making-a-plan--6592389http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=44Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:15:40 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #4 from the Project Positive. This message is the first of a two-parter on planning, on first meaking your plan. Download The Project Postive Message #4 Here190cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-3-smile-more--6592390http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=42Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:15:18 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #3 from the Project Positive. This message encourages you to smile more, which is ironic coming from a guy who is constanly asked to smile more. Download The Project Postive Message #3 Here188cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-2-being-positive--6592391http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=39Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:15:14 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #2 from the Project Positive. This message promotes your efforts to being positive. Download The Project Postive Message #2 Here191cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-1-taking-the-first-step--6592392http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=18Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:15:34 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #1 from the Project Positive. This message is discusses the importance of just getting started in an endeavor, or taking that first step.195cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/message-0-an-introduction-to-the-podcast--6592393http://theprojectpositive.spacedshare.biz/?p=1Sun, 26 Jul 2015 09:15:17 +0000J Cleveland PayneThis is Message #0 from the Project Positive. This message is an introduction of the host, J Cleveland Payne, and the podcast/daily message. Download The Project Postive Message #0 Here205cleveland,j,motivation,payne,positive,projectcleanfull