Dave Jenks: Personal Wisdom

We've all dealt with it. Some of us really struggle with it. A few of us are at a professional level with it. Procrastination. What's up with this, anyway? WHY do we do it? It just doesn't make sense. Is there something deep down that keeps us from doing what we know we have to do? Can we learn to do it less, maybe even escape its ugly grip? On this week's WarriorTalk podcast, Dave Jenks explores the whole world of procrastination, the reasons behind it and his experience with overcoming it. You'll enjoy his take. He told us that he'd have done it sooner, but, you know, things got in the way!!! DON'T YOU PUT OFF LISTENING TO THIS.

Dave is a best-selling author of some of the top real estate and business books ever written. So who better to ask about HOW to write a book! Dave gives you a step-by-step process on how to write a book and then the “what now?” after it's written.

A study in 2004 said that more than two-thirds of American families have been touched by addiction — either with alcohol or drugs. Addiction comes in many different forms and is unique to each person. But when you get down to the details, much of it is the same: habits that can be dangerous and harm someone's life. Dave Jenks knows this personally. In 1999, he stood up in front of a group of people and said “I'm Dave, and I'm an alcoholic.” From that moment, Dave went through a transformation. A transformation that helped to get his life back on track. A transformation that he shares in this edition of WarriorTalk; one of the most heartfelt and honest discussions we've ever had. If you suffer from an addiction or know someone that does, we created this for you.

What is the greatest invention humans have ever created? This question really makes us think, doesn't it? Our mind immediately starts to generate answers. And, many different ideas come to mind. We can go all the way back in time to the discovery of fire or the wheel. The Renaissance produced the printing press and many new scientific discoveries. The Industrial Revolution produced: the light bulb, the gasoline engine, the car and the airplane. Some would say the creation of the computer that has launched the information era we're in now. Maybe it's the Internet which has led to an explosion of knowledge, creativity, and connection. But Dave Jenks has his own unique answer to the question. It's one that will probably surprise us. And it will definitely make us think. Take a listen to this week's WarriorTalk podcast and let us know what YOU think.

Do you ever notice that people use “three” often when trying to come up with points or describe something? “What are the three things you remember from that speech?” “Ever notice things happen in threes?” Is there something behind that? And more importantly, is this something you can harness and use to help you with your business? Dave Jenks discusses “The Power of Three” in our latest WarriorTalk podcast.

Death. Just the word brings up a mix of emotions. Yet we're all headed there. Someday, our loved ones will have to deal with our passing. Instead of fighting the emotions and feelings of thinking of our end, what if we turned them around and used them for good? What if we used that energy to prepare ourselves, our family and people around us so THEY have it easier? What if we had a real conversation about our end of life care and what happens to us when we pass? Dave Jenks dives right into this emotional topic in this week's SEEKER.

Every single year, the cost of healthcare continues to grow, and at an alarming rate. Healthcare is a huge part of our nation's economy, getting near 20%. How does a SEEKER look at such a complex topic? Is it just about the money? What about quality of care? What IS driving the costs up? What can be done about it? When it's all said and done, what is our personal responsibility for healthcare, ours and the nation's? How can WE make changes that will help solve the governmental, economic and social issues? As a SEEKER, Dave Jenks has given this topic extensive research and come to some very interesting insights!

There seems to always be a bit of emotion that is invoked when you say the words “global warming” or “climate change.” People's opinions can be strong and fixed. This whole area of science is one of the most discussed and contested topics of our current generation. What DO we know? What are the facts? What should we look for when we do our research? How do we take a truly scientific look at this issue? Dave shares how he, as a SEEKER, looks this topic, the questions he asks and the current conclusions he has come to. You will enjoy this very provocative and instructive look at a very important and timely world issue.

We are more interconnected than we've ever been. There are more opportunities and ways to meet people than at any other time in history. Yet, making a genuine, deep connection with someone, whether it's for business or for personal reasons, can be real challenge. It seems there is an internal battle many of us encounter about what we show the world of ourselves – how we present self to others. There can be some inner negative talk that holds us back from showing who we really are. We know that there is a genuine inner-self. Deep down, we know who we truly are. THAT is what we want to show and express to others. But how do we do that? How do we express to the world the person we truly are? How do we do it in an authentic way? How do we connect fully with others? Dave Jenks really understands this. He has studied it and lived it. In this edition of SEEKER, he shares his insights and gives us great guidance about it.

It's often easy to stop our busy living, to daydream about the life we truly want to live, and get lost in the fantasies we have in our mind. But taking the STEPS to making that happen is a challenge? Just THINKING about the steps we will need to take can be pretty scary. The difference between wishing and doing is big! How do we work past the fear of stepping out into the world and getting what we truly want in life? In this episode of SEEKER, Dave Jenks gets into this important personal issue with some very insightful tips to getting what you want!

Over the last few weeks, we've been focused on topics that Dave Jenks has used his SEEKER instincts to explore, study and learn. But the world is not fixed and finite. There's so much to explore and learn, and it feels like we've just scratched the service. In this edition of SEEKER, Dave reflects on what lies ahead for his interests and explorations. What is out there that we don't know yet understand? What does the future hold: bio-engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, and technology. What about human society and our relationship with each other? What about our spiritual journey? Where will all of this take us? Dave leaves with one important question to ask ourselves in order to undertake our own SEEKER journey. Take a listen below!

Every new year, we hear people say the same thing: “This is the year I take control of my health and body! I'm going to do it right!” We may have even said this ourselves. We start strong, reduce our eating and begin regular exercise. Soon, we are feeling better – leaner, stronger and in good shape. But then what happens? Slowly, we return to our old habits and we end up back to where we were. Now, we're feeling guilty for “not staying with our plan.” How does this happen? Is there something we are missing. Is there something we are not discussing. Are there forces that are keeping us on this unhealthy and discouraging path? In this edition of SEEKER, Dave Jenks talks about the science behind healthy living, why it's actually easy to understand, and how the tools of a SEEKER can help us trust our body and keep ourselves in consistently good health. Listen, take charge and live well!

Relationships. Yeah we're going there. Dangerous territory for Mr. Jenks. Okay, for all of us! In today's podcast, Dave talks about the connections and bonds we build with others, no matter what role they might have in our lives. From a quick interaction with someone in the service industry all the way to a life partner, there is one important underlying principle that connects you with these people. Listen to today's podcast to find out what it is and what you can do to build better relationships with others. And, to avoid the pitfalls of miscommunication, misunderstanding and heartbreak.

When you think of the word LEADERSHIP, more than likely, a person or two instantly pop into your head. Everyone has had people in their lives that have motivated and led them. What do these people have in common? What traits do leaders share? Is being a leader something you're born with or is it something you learn? In this episode of SEEKER, Dave digs into a topic near and dear to his heart. Not only does he disclose his own life journey, but he also shares the four major keys that every leader must work to possess. Your leadership, he says, is not only important to your organization, but to yourself. Find out why, right here.

Every single day, we interact with business. It might be the small family-owned dry cleaner where we pick up our outfit or a large multi-billion dollar company to get a quick cup of coffee. Business is integral to the way our society works. It gives us services we need and provides us with products we want. But over the last few years, business seems to have become a dirty word to some political circles. It has been equated with greed, selfishness and manipulation. What really is the role of business and entrepreneurship in society today? Why would someone venture down the road of being a business owner? Is entrepreneurship a worthy life calling? How does it serve us all? Dave has served as a business executive and entrepreneurial leader. He has written best-selling books and taught thousand of people to be successful in business. His insights are compelling and timely. And, if you are an entrepreneur or are considering being one, this episode of SEEKER is for you! Listen to this week's show below!

GOVERNMENT: The word itself generates debate. What it should do, who should lead it and who gets to decide. Are you a liberal, a conservative, a socialist, a communist, a libertarian? Or have you created your own political philosophy? With so many governmental systems around the world, which one works best? What are the things that government does well. What does it screw up? Is there anything in our country's history that can help to give us answers? The truth of all this lies beyond politicians, political parties and media talking heads. What do we as American citizens believe? What do we want our government to do? How do we want it to act on our behalf? Dave has studied these questions for many years. As a SEEKER, he has some compelling insights to offer. Join him on this journey toward wisdom. Take a listen to this week's podcast.

Economics. This word means so many things to so many people – from the economy of a nation to our own individual finances, and everything in between. There are so many factors that make up an economic system. It can seem complicated and confusing. In this episode of SEEKER, Dave makes it easy to understand. He explores how economies function and what they are built on. He identifies which economic systems work the best? He outlines what has happened historically and what it means for us, in our society, today. And, he shares his wisdom on what it means for our own pocket books. How can we gain financial freedom and build our own wealth? In the end, Dave shares his insights on the power of a free market economy to support the American Dream of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He focuses on the human advantages of democratic choice versus authoritarian coercion – it's the personal power of voting everyday with your dollars.

We humans are uniquely connected on many levels and in many ways. For millennia we have learned how to cooperate, to get what we need (to survive) and to get what we want (to thrive). But, we are also aggressive, competitive and selfish. Underneath all of it, there exists a social contract that guides the way we treat each other and how we collaborate for mutual benefit. In today's world, that contract is being questioned. In many ways it is being challenged. What ARE the rules we all live by? What are the underlying values we cherish? What holds us together? What makes for a civil society? What undermines and threatens a peaceful, productive world? In this week's episode, Dave explores human nature, freedom and the social contract. His insights are unique and provocative!

Right out of the gate, we address the elephant in the room: “Do you believe in God?” Dave's answer might not be what you expected. In seeking spiritual truth, He explores what he has come to believe about God and the Divine. He explores a new, enlighting way to gain spiritual wisdom. Dave talks about why organized religion usually misses the boat. How it suffers the same disease as all bureaucracies. It doesn't serve the individual. It doesn't provide what we need. It serves itself. True spirituality is a personal pursuit. It is about something bigger. It is about gaining spiritual wisdom and understanding that all of us are on this journey. Science and spiritually come together when we realize that we are all part of an amazing creation, we are all on a magical journey, and we truly are ONE. Take a listen to this week's podcast!

In our previous SEEKER episode, Dave gave us a look at the big picture of science: the universe, its origins, its size and its age. He talked about the six numbers of the deep forces that allowed for the evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, life and us. Now, in this second SCIENCE episode, it's time to look at the little corner of the universe we call home: Earth. And, to understand how life has come to survive and thrive here. How much do we know about this big blue ball we live on? What else lives here? The numbers might surprise you. How did life come to be and how has it evolved? And, beyond that, what DON'T we know? What has science failed to discover? This will really astound you! Take a listen to this week's podcast below!

Have you ever stopped to think about how small we truly are in the Universe? Looking up at the night sky can be both breathtaking and humbling. But, how big IS the Universe, really? How old is it? When did it begin? How do we know? This week, Dave gets into his love and passion: SCIENCE! In part 1 of this two part scientific series, Dave shares what he's learned. He gives us some amazing details about the Universe, the Milky Way and our own world. He'll discuss how it all began, how big it is and what we don't know. This will surprise you! Click below to listen or download this week's podcast.

Fear. Just seeing the word can make us feel strong emotions. Those feelings can paralyze us in the moment, and even deter us from moving forward in life. Our fears can stop us in our tracks and constrict our ability to act. This week, we continue our SEEKER discussion on mental health, confidence and inner strength. Dave shows us how we can turn that feeling of fear around and use its power to guide us in making decisions! We can also use these feelings as energizers for taking productive action. Dave will show us how this is, in fact, the proven path to high-achievement and life success.

The world has become more hectic and our lives are increasingly busy. It often seems that a bunch of things are all happening at the same time. This can take a toll on our mental health and confidence. Whether we need to make an important decision for ourselves, for our family or for our business, the noise and furor around us can create confusion. It becomes a challenge to think for ourselves. How do we handle this chaos and pressure? How do we handle the stress of life? How do we deal with the self-doubt or discouragement that can kick in? How do we maintain a clear mind to be able to move forward, stay on track and enjoy the journey of our life? Dave shares his wisdom on maintaining mental health, gaining clarity and achieving psychological strength, in this week's episode of SEEKER.

In our last episode, Dave disclosed the importance of being a SEEKER – the advantages of enhancing your wisdom and gaining a deeper understanding of the world and your life. But how does one BECOME a SEEKER? In this edition, Dave reveals the skills and outlines the path to becoming a seeker. He talks about enjoying the life-long pursuit of discovery. It isn't just about the destination, it's about the adventure of the journey!

For the past three years, Dave Jenks has been traversing America with just himself, his Jeep and a few belongings. This journey from small towns to major metropolitan areas was not only a journey to explore our great nation, but a journey for Dave to discover himself. Now in a new series, “SEEKER: A Journey Towards Wisdom,” Dave will share the insights he gained during all this “windshield time,” as he calls it. Traveling alone in a car for hours can expand your thinking and make you look at your life and the world differently. It can help you gain enhanced wisdom and deeper understanding. Dave would like to invite you to join him on this journey into the many topics of life. In the first edition of this new podcast series, Dave and Matt will discuss its purpose, many of the topics we'll discuss and how YOU can go on your own seeker journey, along with us.