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I don't claim to know everything, but what I do know would shock you. Take a chance and listen, you might be surprised.

Join host Timothy Fore as he discusses popular questions brought up by his listeners and social media.


    • May 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    Frogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 7:42


    As our society becomes more and more advanced, the traditions that our predecessors developed are becoming forgotten. This week, I talk about one that continues to shine brightly in our family. I hope that you enjoy

    Measure Of A Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 9:27


    When I was young, I heard my grandfather summarize a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. He said "You aren't remembered for what you do when everything is going great, you are remembered for how you handled things when they weren't." This week, I talk a little about how that statement (and others) have helped me to be the man I am today.

    Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 8:10


    Wherever you look, you will find another expert talking about building up your professional network. In this episode, I want to talk about strengthening your personal network.

    Moving On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 9:55


    Fight, feuds, squabbles, arguments...they're bad enough with strangers. When they are with family, they can be disastrous. This week, I talk about why we should end them.

    Don't Say That

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 7:54


    When your friend is grieving, it is instinct to want to say something to console them. Sometimes, though, what we want to say and what we should say are not the same thing. In this week's show, I make a few recommendations about the things we shouldn't say.

    All Aboard For The Trainwreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 8:39


    Somewhere I remember hearing that doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result is insanity. Then why do we do it? Check out the episode, and let me know afterwards.

    B.R.A.S.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 8:35


    Preparation for life will never eliminate the things that will knock us down. When we get knocked down, however, preparation can get you back up and on your path again. If you like the music from my show, check out the talented artist behind it at https://soundcloud.com/brodygriswoldmusic.

    Birthday Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 13:37


    Since it is my birthday, I thought that I would share with you a few of the things in my life that I consider to be blessings. Some may be abstract, but bear with me and enjoy the ride. If you like the music, please visit the artists SoundCloud page and check him out. https://soundcloud.com/brodygriswoldmusic

    Taking Life For Granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 8:58


    In this new world of instant gratification, there is always something shiny and new popping up. What does that mean for the things that have always been there? I'll tell you what that means, we take it for granted. We ignore the things that are around us and move from bauble-to-bauble. This week, I offer some suggestions on how we can keep that from happening. If you like the music, check out a talented musician at https://soundcloud.com/brodygriswoldmusic.

    Advice About Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 13:53


    Anytime something bad happens, friends and family show up with advice on how to handle it. This week, I offer some advice about giving that advice. If you're not confused, you should check out the show and find out what I'm talking about.

    Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 15:27


    Happy Valentine's Day everyone. In keeping with the theme of the day, I'm talking about the different types of Love today. Join me, and you just might learn something. Types of love: Philia Pragma Storge Eros Ludus Mania Philautia Agape

    2021 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 14:49


    One month down, eleven more to go. Now is the time, if you haven't already, to create some goals for the year. Join me this week while I talk about a few different types of goals that may work for you.

    Individuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 10:50


    Lately, I've noticed that as a society we have been criticizing individuals while we claim to need change. I have a real problem with that. Historically, when change happens it is because someone had the presence of mind to do something different. After listening, tell me if you agree.

    Personal Reflection And Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 9:06


    Last week, I talked about recognizing the Gems of Joy that are given to us by others, and how important it is to be someone else's Gem. This week, I want to stay a little closer to home. Check out this week's episode and let's see if we can kick this year off right.

    Gems Of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 9:39


    A harsh word, even poorly aimed, can destroy its target. On the other hand, a kind word...even if it is whispered...can have power enough to fuel a soul for days. This week, I take a few minutes to talk about the rare gems of joy that we find on our path. These gems may seem insignificant, but if recognized they can make a huge difference.

    Gifts, Goals, And Paths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 10:58


    Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes it is a conversation with a great friend. Sometimes it comes from a well scripted animated feature that a great friend recommends. Catch this week's episode to see where that inspiration lead me.

    Quality Vs Quantity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 9:08


    Is the time that you are spending with your family or loved ones leaving a lasting impression? Are they going to remember it in 5 years, much less tomorrow. This week, I want to point out some things that I've noticed and recommend.

    Recognizing Impulsive Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 11:03


    Have you ever known someone with an impulsivity problem? They drop everything on the spur of the moment to do something crazy and exciting. For some, that is just a normal thing...for others, it is a sign of a deeper issue. Impulse Control Disorders can lead someone down a dark and dangerous path. This week, I talk about how we can support our friends and loved ones if you notice this kind of behavior.

    Be Dope Anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 6:31


    This week, the idea for my episode came from an unexpected place. Listen and found out where.

    I'm Thankful For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 8:51


    Another short episode about the things that I’m thankful for. How about you?

    Being Thankful In 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 10:50


    With all of the terrible things that have happened this year, I want to take a moment to remind everyone that we can still be thankful. There were some great things that happened this year. Make sure that while we don't ignore the negative, that we accentuate the positive. This is one of the stories that I was talking about in the show. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-54375656

    Family Tratitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 11:56


    Once upon a time, families around the world would participate in time-honored traditions to celebrate the holidays each year. They would be as varied and unique as the families themselves, but most shared the common theme of coming together if fellowship. Over time, those traditions have evolved or erroded into something else. Have those changes improved? Not in my opinion. You be the judge.

    Mean People Suck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 8:46


    Without pulling any punches, or beating around the bush...Mean People Suck. They make our lives a mess, they cause us emotional trauma, and they are generally a pain to deal with. This week, I briefly touch on some of my tips to end the cycle.

    Support The Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 10:22


    Not everyone handles change very well. When the person dealing with the change is your loved one, it is difficult watching things unfold. In this episode, I offer suggestions on what you can do to help.

    Family Fights...Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 16:31


    We've all had the little squabbles with our siblings, and arguments with our parents. They are a part of growing up in "any" family. When we let those fights get out of control, though, they can do some serious harm. This week, I do my best to offer some suggestions on how to deal with them.

    Dream On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 6:21


    Every one of the technological advances that we use, movies that we watch, books we read, or work of art that we enjoy started out as someone's dream. If it wasn't for their drive and determination, they wouldn't have come through. This week, I support those that are trying to make their dreams happen.

    Is Your Positivity Toxic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 10:51


    Aesop once said that "it is possible to have too much of a good thing". Here we are more than 2400 years later and we still haven't learned how true that is. This week, I examine a few things that we do in excess and their effects on us. I hope you enjoy.

    Holidays Are Coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 11:46


    This year has been full of challenges and hurdles. Restrictions, and changes have appeared everywhere. Holidays will be no different. This week's show offers a few things that may help with those hurdles. Also, this week I am pleased to have a very special artist intro the show. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

    Tact - A Building Block For Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 11:35


    Once upon a time, Tact was commonplace in our society. Not anymore. Now, it has been replaced with "Brutal Honesty" and a claim that "the truth hurts". Why? What happened to "Polite Society"?

    Episode 35 - Them & Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 19:04


    What makes one group think that they are better than another. Why is it that we think that our opinion is more important than theirs? When did we start picking and choosing what is real or not? Just a few of the random thoughts that came together in today's show. I hope you enjoy.

    Episode 34 - Down With The Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 9:33


    This is the new normal. We have to make sure that everyone in the house is on the same page. Take the time to have the important conversations. Make a family plan. Get down with it!

    Episode 33 - What Happened To Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 13:46


    We used to show that we cared for one another. We used to support our friends when they were in need. We used to encourage individuality. What happened?

    Episode 32 - What Makes A Life Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 9:03


    Is it your possessions that make your life great? How about your bank account? Your divinity? Check out this week's episode to find out what I think about the subject. Also, check out this video for more information to follow my show. https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI

    Episode 31 - A Father's Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 9:05


    Life's inspiration comes in many forms. Listen to this week's show while I talk about mine. The topic of this week's show came from a sign I saw while on vacation that said: "When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him"

    Episode 30 - What A Great Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 11:21


    I know that there has been some crazy stuff going on this year, but is that all that has happened? Has nothing positive come out of this? I tend to dwell on the good things. This week's show touches a little on this subject. Join me as I outline why this has been a great year.

    Episode 29 - Why Are We Yelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 16:50


    We have all heard, "Its not what you say, but how you say it". If we've all heard it, why are we still talking to each other with such malice? Why are we treating each other so poorly? Why are we yelling? I assure you that it isn't the best way to get your point across. Listen as I tell you why.

    Episode 28 - Back To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 15:59


    With only weeks before our children are supposed to go back to school, there are a lot of decisions to be made. How did you make yours? Join me as I talk about the challenges that parents are making in this trying time. Twitter: @AnswerManTim Email: answermantim@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoAnswersHere

    Episode 27 - Don't Forget About Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 12:14


    For the past few weeks, most media outlets (both social and traditional) have been focused on the same three topics. While I support those topics, it is important to remember that life is still going on. This week, I talk about the things that we could be missing.

    Episode 26 - Are You Scared

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 9:06


    As a father, everything I see around me is a potential hurdle for my sons to overcome. I am scared for them. I look at things happening and it shapes the lessons I try to teach. I have witnessed things that I don't want them to ever have to endure. I use this fear of the world to teach them to adapt. It is the fuel that pushes me to be a better father. I am scared, so that they won't be.

    Tactfully Organic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 11:58


    Tact is one of the most important qualities you could have when trying to win an argument. In this episode, I try to explain why we need it more right now.

    Episode 24 - Where Do We Go Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 14:08


    Following last week's episode, I want to talk a little more about the state of our country. The voices are getting louder, but we still need some unification. A voyage without direction is pointless endeavor. Where do you think we should go from here? Let me know at: Email: answermantim@gmail.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnswerManTim Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoAnswersHere

    Episode 23 - What Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 12:06


    Reaction, Expectation, and Outcome. Three things we "NEED" to talk about. Three things we need to work harder on. Three things that will change the world. If we don't control them better, the change will be worse than we could ever anticipate. After listening, give me your feedback. Regardless of what side you're on, I would like to know.

    Episode 22 - What Have We Learned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 17:49


    COVID-19 has changed a lot of things in our world. Everyone has been impacted in one way or another. There were many opportunities to learn from these events. Did you? I know that I did. In this episode, we talk a little about the things that I learned.

    Episode 21 - Who Influences You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 13:24


    Throughout our lives, if we are fortunate, we meet people with the power to influence where we go and how we get there. In this episode, I talk about three that helped me to be the man I am.

    Episode 20 - Love & Momma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 18:03


    Regardless of your current relationship status on social media, we can all agree that love is powerful. When you are "in" it, you feel invincible. When you aren't, you can feel sad. With the love of your family, you feel supported. With the love of country, you have a home. This week, we talk about some different types of love.

    Episode 19 In The Company Of Friends!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 16:10


    You've heard my opinions on how things are going, so I thought I'd ask my friends. Here are a few folks that have helped me maintain my sanity through some tough times.

    Episode 18 - How Are You Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 13:32


    We've all been doing more than we're used to. We are now working from home, staying inside, educating our children, and worrying about the future. We've got our heads down and are fighting through it. Has anyone asked how you're doing...and meant it? I am. This week we cover a few different subjects, but mostly I want to know how you're doing.

    Episode 17 Finding Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 10:52


    You're either looking for it, just lost it, or can't describe it. Happiness eludes many in a time of crisis. If you need help finding it, listen here.

    Episode 16 - Action Figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 10:51


    If you were an action figure, what would your backstory be? What would be the summary of your deeds? Would you be collectible? Or just collecting dust? It is never too late to change the path that you are on. Message me, I'd love to find out what path you're on. @noanswershere on FB. answermantim@gmail.com

    Episode 15 - Adapt, Or Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 13:49


    Globally, we are being faced with a decision. Many things go into making that decision, but it all comes down to Adapt, or don't (Referenced in the episode" https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2020/03/27/coronavirus-covid-19-henry-ford-life-death-protocols-letter/5085702002/)

    Episode 14 - Quarantine Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 15:22


    With everything going on in the world, I thought I would offer some suggestions about the quarantine. I am not a medical professional, so I am not talking about that side of things. I am, however, offering some social advice.

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