Live Right Now

In this intro I share some principles worth considering when it comes to becoming our best selves, introduce the podcast and try out my podcaster voice.

My friend Logan happened to stop by after his car broke down so I invited him to interview with me. We chatted about how we can prioritize the things that matter most, even when they don't seem urgent.

Welcome to part 3 of our interview with Joseph Brower. In this episode, we talk about overcoming challenges and having the courage to create in a world of chaos. We talk about how we can we respond well to our failures, and the destructive influences of the world, learning from every failure and keep moving forward with our ideas. Please enjoy!

In part 2 of our interview with Joseph Brower. In this episode we explore the process for bringing a game idea to life, starting with a prototype. This episode may inspire you to bring your own ideas to life. Yes, there is a process, but if you just keep learning from failures, you will succeed eventually in bringing your gift to the world.

Joseph Brower is one founder of a game company called Binary Cocoa. Join us as we explore Joseph's personal journey into game development, and the initial challenges and successes of his venture. From early interests sparked by gaming in his youth, collaboration with a family friend turned business partner, to the ordeal of making their first game, this episode paints a picture of a passionate individual learning through the challenges of creating something meaningful in the world. It also touches upon the essence of creativity and determination in the face of obstacles, setting the stage for a deeper conversation about living a life focused on creating and contributing positively in part 2 and 3.

Have you ever thought that having more experience may not always be a good thing?

Welcome to Live Right Now, a podcast where we explore what it means to live right now by learning to see things as they are, develop self-mastery, and live a life of service.

In part 2 we dive deep into the power of seeing life through the lens of history and how that understanding improves our ability to see things as they really are, and live right now.Hyrum Lewis is the author of "The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America," "There Is a God: How to Respond to Atheism in the Last Days," and various textbooks on American history.

Join us for a fascinating interview with a professor of history, author, brother of 14 siblings, and father of 5, Hyrum Lewis. In this episode, we explore his upbringing and how we might discover our own passion and what to study and do for work. An important question, so I hope you get some personal insights from this interview.Hyrum Lewis is the author of "The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America," "There Is a God: How to Respond to Atheism in the Last Days," and various textbooks on American history.

As a society we are experimenting with all sorts of ways of avoiding the difficulties of life, but we forget the most obvious shortcut, through taking personal responsibility. When we take responsibility, we take control, and we invite the help we need to do what it takes to overcome our challenges, and create the freedom we truly want in our lives, families and society.

Michael O'Brien is the owner and chief editor of the Arizona Beehive magazine and a lifelong entrepreneur. This episode is for the "want-trepreneur" those who want to be an entrepreneur but have no idea how to get started. Please enjoy and leave your comments on our YouTube channel.

For our focus on mental health this month we are discussing the work done by the Family Crisis Center in helping people who have experienced abuse and trauma. Please consider your own mental health journey as you listen to how this organization helps survivors of abuse to get their lives back together.

How do you think like an entrepreneur? In this episode we explore what we can do to undo the conformist programming we all were taught growing up, and reveal our creative, bold, innovative mindset. It starts by thinking differently, trying new things, and getting comfortable with discomfort, then you can make the leap and become a true entrepreneur. Learn by doing. Live right now. Enjoy.

This month our focus is looking for the good and this episode explores how dwelling in the positive brings us the outcomes we are seeking in life. We explore positivity in dating when you've been in the dating scene soooo long, and how looking for the good blesses a marriage that's lasted over 3 decades.

Get ready for an empowering episode on how true principles give you power to direct your own life, no matter what happens to you. Bob Morley has worked in top level positions at Arbinger Institute, Franklin-Covey, Crucial Learning-- organizations dedicated to sharing scientific principles of success and productivity in life, relationships and business. He is passionate about the power of true principles such as taking responsibility for your life.

One day when he was watching TV after school Ryan's dad called him and said "Where are you? Get to work!" With that background of entrepreneurship and hard work, Ryan Evans shares with us the lessons he has learned about a productive and successful life leading up to his current role as the owner of Evans Hairstyling College in Rexburg ID.

Michael Albrechtson is a professional artist, and school teacher that has chosen to dedicate his life to service. He has produced large murals, and many paintings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and continues to paint and inspire his art students. Here is a story of a man who lives a life of service and noble sacrifice.

"The image that you have of marriage or of life... I've got news for you, it's going to be shattered... It's going to break apart. Now that doesn't mean that you can't be happy that you can't be joyful. It just means that that the ideal that you, that each of us may have of how life is going to turn out is gonna fall apart. It's going to get shattered. But the beautiful thing about any mosaic ... is you take the broken pieces and you rearrange them different. And you put it back together. So that something that was was simple before is even more beautiful after you put the broken pieces together."I met Jim and Dee Ann Mitchell at a big summer activity in the summer of 2021 when Dee Ann told me the miraculous story of how she survived kidney failure. I since interviewed them about their marriage story, and it is gold for anyone preparing for or improving their marriage. Please enjoy part 2 of this interview.

I met Jim and Dee Ann Mitchell at a big summer activity in the summer of 2021 when Dee Ann told me the miraculous story of how she survived kidney failure. I since interviewed them about their marriage story, and it is gold for anyone preparing for or improving their marriage. Please enjoy."I'm Diane. And this is Jim Mitchell and we've been married 35 years. We're grateful for our lives together. Grateful for our union, grateful for our children. Life is not simple. It's not easy. It can be very difficult, but great blessings are in store. And we're total opposites in a lot of ways, I'm very loud and outgoing and in everybody's face. And Jim's a little more reserved. You know, totally different personalities, but it works. It works for us, We make it work.""The image that you have of marriage or of life... I've got news for you, it's going to be shattered... It's going to break apart. Now that doesn't mean that you can't be happy that you can't be joyful. It just means that that the ideal that you, that each of us may have of how life is going to turn out is gonna fall apart. It's going to get shattered. But the beautiful thing about any mosaic ... is you take the broken pieces and you rearrange them different. And you put it back together. So that something that was was simple before is even more beautiful after you put the broken pieces together."Music by lvymusic from Pixabay

Lucy Shirisia is a human development instructor at Salt Lake Community College. Her classes changed my life and I'm happy to share with you this insightful episode on some of the reasons why mental disorders, including depression and suicide are rising in our society.Live Right Now is seeking to reveal the principles of how life works, to help people see what's right in front of them, make better choices, and live a happy and fulfilling life.

Welcome to part 2 of the conversation on how we live affects our mental health. In this episode we discuss upbringing, taking time to process in a busy schedule, and other important ideas.

Celia Johnson is one of my greatest mentors and friends. When I started high school at the school she helped create, I felt like I could ask any question and express any opinion without judgement. I'm happy to share with you her wisdom on becoming and creating a space where people can grow into who they are meant to become.

McCord Larsen is a filmmaker and a good man. He shares here the impact of his brother taking time to teach him to play frisbee had on countless lives and generations."There is nothing wrong with being a positive influence in your sphere. Millions and millions of peoples lives for generations have been affected because my brother taught me how to play ultimate."Image by Freepik