Lynda Lee Smith's Guide to Health and Wealth

In this episode Lynda and Doug discuss the significance of having a partner who supports your goals as though they were their goals. Relationships are tricky enough without two people being on separate paths for their lives. From finances to health to home life, there is no substitute for having a unified vision. And when you don't have the same vision, success can still be attained if you respect the other person enough to fully support their vision with your actions. 

In my latest podcast, I discuss the limitations we place on ourselves by the way we think. It's important to NOT be your own greatest obstacle to the success you want in your life. Understand that no one has more control over your life than you do!

In this podcast, Lynda discusses why you should NEVER set limiting beliefs on yourself. You should always work to your POTENTIAL, and not your current level of performance, whether you are talking about your physical health, your financial status, your job, or your relationships. You CAN achieve things that seem impossible to you today, by simply setting goals outside your comfort zone, and then working towards those goals daily. 

In this podcast hosted by Dietmar Goetz, Lynda is a guest as they discuss the correlation between the lasting trauma of child abuse and: 1) High School Dropout Rates; 2) Substance Abuse; 3) Suicide Rates; 4) Mental Health Issues; and 5) Criminal Behavior. 

In this podcast, Lynda continures her interview with her longtime friend Stan Cottrell. Stan is a Guinness Book of World Record holder for Ultra Long Distance running. This episode is based on Stan's lecture entitled "GET OFF YOUR FATTY ACIDS". Lynda and Stan discuss why the food you put in your body is so important, beyond what you can even imagine.  Stan just completed a 3,000 mile run across America, running 30 miles each day for 100 consecutive days, which he began on his 78th birthday!! 

In this podcast, Lynda interviews her longtime friend Stan Cottrell. Stan is a Guinness Book of World Record holder for Ultra Long Distances. Lynda discusses WHY Stan runs across entire countries trying to foster friendship. Stan just completed a 3,000 mile run across America, running 30 miles each day for 100 consecutive days, which he began on his 78th birthday!! 

In this episode, Lynda has special guest Lilia Postolachi Glover, who works with companies that must cross cultural boundaries to get business done. They discuss the 5 most important rules for doing business with people who have different cultural backgrounds from you. HINT... appropriate verbal communication is KEY!

In this episode, Lynda welcomes guest Ryan Johns, expert on building culture and performance in today's transformational times, to the podcast as they discuss the importance of RESPECT in all areas of your life. 

In this last podcast of 2020, Lynda discusses how to overcome your challenges in life by focusing on what you can change, and NOT on what you can't change. Everyone has challenges! The way for you to live the best life you can is to make the best choices you can make with the situation you find yourself in. Without making changes today to your life (financial, health, relationships, job) nothing will change and you will continue to be less than satisfied. Create the life you want by focusing on yourself every day!

Lynda delivered the keynote speech at the graduation of Johns Creek Leadership Class of 2020. There were multiple requests for copies of the speech, so she loaded it here for your reference. 

In this podcast, Lynda discusses how important being happy in your life is, and suggests you take advantage of the pause caused by this crisis (Coronavirus) to evaluate what you really want to do with your life, and how to get there. Whether it's a change in your money situation, health, career, or your relationships, don't let this time pass you by without thinking about what you want to accomplish with your life. Taking personal responsibility for your daily decisions can dramatically change your life for the better! 

In Part 4 of the Rewire the Circuitry of Your Brain podcast series, Lynda describes the steps you need to follow to move from where you are today to become the person you want to be. List specific actions you want to take within a specific timeline, decide how you will measure your success, and embrace the results of change in your life! Listen now to create a compelling future for yourself!

In Part 3 of the Rewire the Circuitry of Your Brain podcast series, Lynda describes the steps you need to follow to move from where you are today to become the person you want to be. Setting realistic goals (baby steps) and timelines, while at the same time taking responsibility for those goals are steps you must take. Using a buddy to help you accomplish your goals can help! Listen now to create a compelling future for yourself!

In Part 2 of the Rewire the Circuitry of Your Brain podcast series, Lynda describes the steps you need to follow to move from where you are today to become the person you want to be. Self discipline is the key, while at the same time understanding your weaknesses. Listen now to create a compelling future for yourself!

In this podcast, Lynda walks you through 3 steps to help you change the way you think to accomplish your major life goals. We have all fallen into patterns of doing things a particular way. If you have not reached the major milestones of your life yet, it should be obvious that you might need to change the way you think about achieving those goals. 

Lynda discusses how to take the good parts of your life AND the bad parts of your life and turn them into a compelling future. Lynda believes that everyone needs to develop their own life strategy. Without a life strategy, you just float through life letting chance and circumstance define your destiny. But your destiny is yours to command. Take control of your daily decisions to CREATE a compelling future for yourself. 

In this podcast, Lynda discusses 4 steps you can follow to keep within a reasonable budget for the holidays. Many people open their credit card bills after the holidays with dread. Don't be one of them. With a little planning, you can give great gifts, and stay on your budget. It's up to you and no one else. 

In this podcast, Lynda talks about why you need to start investing in yourself today, and the value of money invested over time. If you don't start saving today, you will probably never start. Invest in yourself and your family for a bright future. Start today!

Lynda discusses how some habits serve you well, and some habits don't serve you well. The trick is to figure out which of your daily habits are hurting you. They are your habits and no one else's, so change your habits and you can change your life!

Lynda is always talking about having a personal "LIFE STRATEGY". But how do you create one? In this series of 4 podcasts, she walks you through the 4 steps involved: 1) Why is it important for you to succeed in your life? 2) What do you actually want to achieve (finances, health, career, family, etc) 3) When do you want to achieve each milestone you will need? 4) How are you going to do it? Today's podcast covers Part 4 in the series. 

Lynda is always talking about having a personal "LIFE STRATEGY". But how do you create one? In this series of 4 podcasts, she walks you through the 4 steps involved: 1) Why is it important for you to succeed in your life? 2) What do you actually want to achieve (finances, health, career, family, etc) 3) When do you want to achieve each milestone you will need? 4) How are you going to do it? Today's podcast covers Part 3 in the series. 

Lynda is always talking about having a personal "LIFE STRATEGY". But how do you create one? In this series of 4 podcasts, she walks you through the 4 steps involved: 1) Why is it important for you to succeed in your life? 2) What do you actually want to achieve (finances, health, career, family, etc) 3) When do you want to achieve each milestone you will need? 4) How are you going to do it? Today's podcast covers Part 2 in the series. 

Lynda is always talking about having a personal "LIFE STRATEGY". But how do you create one? In this series of 4 podcasts, she walks you through the 4 steps involved: 1) Why is it important for you to succeed in your life? 2) What do you actually want to achieve (finances, health, career, family, etc) 3) When do you want to achieve each milestone you will need? 4) How are you going to do it? Today's podcast covers Part 1 in the series. 

You didn't come into this world knowing what or how to do things that make you successful. You have learned all your behaviors from other people. The question is, did you learn the best behaviors in order to succeed in life? If you are not as healthy and as wealthy and as happy as you can be, then it should be clear that you have the wrong habits. Listen to find out how to establish mental controls for yourself, in order to achieve the things you want.

In this podcast Marjorie King returns as a guest, discussing a recent mistake she made while implementing Lynda's plan for wealth creation. Lynda's belief is that you don't spend all your money paying down your debt while eating green beans and brown rice and driving a piece of junk car. That type of system is not sustainable. You need to be saving some and paying down your debt with some of the money you have allocated for your future. Watching your wealth begin to grow, and understanding the value of your money over time is an inspiring action!

Lynda discusses how to increase your wealth starting right now. There is a simple science to saving money and investing it for your future. It is not difficult when you know what to do and you practice doing it every day. The sacrifices you make today will not impact your life dramatically, but the wealth you can build by following these simple steps will greatly impact your future. It is just a question of doing the right things over time. Time is going to tick by either way, so you might as well build wealth for yourself!

In this podcast, Lynda explains why there is no reason to wait to begin saving for your future, to take steps to be healthier, to actively manage your career, or to engage in activities that will serve you. There is literally NO REASON TO WAIT! If you are waiting for a better salary to begin saving, a special event to start losing weight, or your next promotion to begin managing your career, you are never going to do any of these things. First you have to learn discipline by doing it on a small scale. Then you will be ready to do it on a large scale when the opportunity presents itself!

In this podcast, Lynda asks the question, "WHY do you want to be healthy?" The answer to that question is much more important than HOW you are planning to get healthy. The reason for that is because HOW will not carry you through hard times when you don't want to work out and eat healthy. But a very detailed belief of WHY being healthy is a necessity for you can help you move through the periods of doubt and laziness. When you are crystal clear on WHY you want to live a long life with energy and enthusiasm, the HOW is much easier.

In this podcast, D.J. Anderson returns to the podcast as Lynda's guest for a second time. This episode looks at the steps D.J. is taking to move his life and career ahead in his mid-20's. There has never been a better time to be alive on this planet, and if you don't have opportunities in front of you, it is only because you are not looking hard enough. Building a life strategy is about taking specific actions to accomplish the goals you set for yourself.

In this podcast, Lynda shares a lesson she learned from the zebras at the Animal Kingdom safari. The zebras stay close to the giraffes and the wildebeests. Why? Because the giraffes are the first to see predators and sound an alarm, and the wildebeest are slower than the zebras, so when it is time to outrun the predators, the zebras are at the front of the herds. Lynda explains that you need to surround yourself with the people that can help you move toward your goals, and not people are going to move you away from your goals. You are the C.E.O. or your own life, so position yourself for success!

In this podcast, Lynda discusses the importance of determining who you let influence your life decisions. Your friends and family impact who you are. The question for you to ask yourself is: are the people impacting you today inspiring you to do more and be better, or are they keeping you in the same place you have always been? In order to grow and achieve your life dreams, you must move away from where you are now. You need to surround yourself with people who support and help you. Your dreams are your dreams... don't let anyone (no matter how much you love them) keep you from achieving your dreams.

In this podcast Lynda talks with D.J. Anderson, a millennial who has just graduated from college. DJ discusses college loans, credit card debt, and how easy it is to get into financial trouble before life has really even begun. Listen as he begins to formulate a plan for the next few years of his life. 

Lynda discusses what she does to evaluate her life goals on her 2019 birthday. Your life is flying by one day at a time. While it seems like it is moving slow, it goes by incredibly fast! Lynda explains why she is constantly evaluating the things she is doing (from health, to wealth, to career, to family time, etc), and what her goals really are for her life. Because if you don't know where you are headed and what you want out of your life, how will you possibly know if you are getting closer?

Lynda discusses how your current habits can easily keep you stuck in the same life you have today. In order to change your life, you HAVE to change what you do every day. Small changes can have a dramatic impact on your life over time. But the first step is to evaluate which habits are no longer serving your goals, and to CHANGE THEM.

Lynda discusses the importance of learning what your personality attributes genuinely are, and how important it is to understand other people's traits. One way to do this is to take a personality test, like the Enneagram test. In business, and in life, people react and communicate differently. In order to move ahead, you need to prepare yourself to communicate in a manner that is appropriate to whomever you are talking to. This single skill can have an enormous impact on your career and life!

According to the USA Today, only 5.1% of the U.S. workforce is happy in their job. If you are one of the other 95%, it is time to evaluate your career path and decide if it is time to make a change. Your overall life strategy may not be served by the position you currently have. Evaluate your long term goals today, and then decide if it is time to make a change. YOU are the C.E.O. of your own life, so start acting like it!

In this episode, Lynda discusses that generating wealth has to start today; not tomorrow, not next week, and not next year. The value of money growing over time is predicated upon having money growing over time. You have been wanting to get your money in order for years. Stop procrastinating and start today. If continue to wait until tomorrow, it will never come. What day is it? It is today. When tomorrow arrives, it will also be today. It is always today, so start building your wealth today!

In this podcast Lynda talks about the importance of understanding the corporate culture of your organization. You can be great at your job, but if you get labelled as a troublemaker or someone who is only out for yourself, you will usually not get promoted or supported by upper management. Find organizational mentors to help you navigate through the landmines so you can get everything you want out of this company/job.

In this podcast Lynda discusses how you can recognize real hurtles, develop a plan to overcome them, identify your resources, set specific timelines and take massive action in order to beat the odds that you think are stacked against you.

In this episode, Lynda discusses how important it is for your job to be in sync with the larger goals of your life. Every part of your life needs to be contributing to the BIG PICTURE of your overall goals.

In this podcast Lynda talks about the importance of building your life the way you want it to be, by using financial discipline and continued savings. Don't worry about the things other people have, just focus on your own life. It may seem like other people get things easy, but the statistics show that most wealthy people did not inherit their money, but worked hard for it over time. Your dream life is waiting on you to build it, so let's get started today!

In this podcast, Lynda discusses how we all had the beginning of our life story written for us by other people. But if we want to achieve our version of success, we have to take control of our story and write the middle and ending exactly how we want it to be. You can change your life by changing the things you do every day. No one else has the right to control your life. Take control and write the perfect middle and ending for your own life story!

In this episode Lynda discussed the value of being influenced by other people, and also the value of you influencing other people. Lynda's daughter joins her on this podcast and shares examples of what she has learned from her mom. If you can learn lessons from people that have already accomplished the things you want to accomplish, you gain tremendous value. If you share the things you have already learned with the next generation, you provide great value to them.

Lynda discusses how the small changes you make to improve your life can also influence others around you. While the changes you implement are certainly designed to alter the course of your life for the better, you never know who else is watching and learning as you make better decisions and get better outcomes. 

Lynda discusses the fact that everyone makes mistakes, and she talks about 2 early mistakes she made on her journey to health and wealth. There will be plenty of mistakes over your life, but the key is to make sure you learn from them, and never make the same mistake twice. 

Lynda teaches you that today is the day to make your first change toward an extraordinary future. Whether it is your health or your wealth, small changes lead to enormous results when applied over time. Listen now to decide what one change you can make today.

Lynda discusses how people "choose" to be poor by not managing the money they do have. While it is true that everyone doesn't make tons of money, the truth is that creating long term wealth by saving and investing can be accomplished with very small amounts of money over years of discipline. It is not a question of how much money you make, it is a question of what you do with the money you make. Listen now to find out how you can create a better lifestyle for yourself with your current status and income.

In this podcast, Lynda discusses why it is important for Millennials to plan for their retirement while also taking advantage of life experiences. Millennials are actually saving more than previous generations, but their focus is different from their predecessors. They are working for memorable events. However, in order to have a balanced life into their retirement years, they need to also invest small amounts of money over time for themselves, while also saving for their current adventures.

In this podcast Lynda shows how very small changes in how you spend your money can result in HUGE REWARDS when you get ready to retire. The difference is literally enormous. She lays out an easy way you can retire with over a million dollars just by saving small amounts of money every week.

In this podcast Lynda talks about being creative when it comes to your health and wealth. There is no "one size fits all" plan. If you want to figure out how to achieve your goals, then get creative when setting up your plan. Neither health nor wealth alone will serve you without the other one. If you live a long time but can't afford to do anything, that is not a happy life. And if you have all the money in the world but lose your health, the only person served is whomever inherits your money. Be Creative and drive BOTH results for your future.

In this podcast Lynda discusses why the time for change is the moment you realize you need to make a change, not some arbitrary date like New Year's Day.