Nate Echos Podcast

Consistency is a drug that amplifies what it is applied to.  Consistency will not guarantee success. But you can't be successful without consistency.  Consistency is the art of doing something regularly and without fail. It's about showing up, day in and day out, even when motivation wanes and obstacles arise.  1. Consistency breeds discipline 2. Consistency builds momentum 3. Consistency keeps setbacks in perspective Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not become weary in doing good..." Sometimes, doing good can be tiring. But this verse reminds us to keep going. Don't give up! Let's Make Today Great!

Here are three things to add to your life to make this year better than last year! 1. A Gratitude Habit - Letters, texts, hugs, prayers, or anything to remind yourself to be grateful for everything in your life. 2. Recoup Time - Not vacation or retreat. This is a specific time to be at your best when you return. Take time to do what you need to to be at your best. - Divert Daily - Withdraw Weekly - Abandon Annually 3. GSD List - Write down three things you want to get done for the next day. Then, when you wake up, you can ruthlessly go after these three top priorities. Create and keep to a Get Stuff Done List!

It's good to go through a descalification process. To get rid of the things that are getting in the way. If we want to make today great, we must make room for better things. Reflect on your year. What are things that will benefit you to lose? 1. Clutter Clutter helps my mind be distracted. If I want to be focused, then I cannot be distracted. “Simplicity is not the absence of clutter, that's a consequence of simplicity. Simplicity is somehow essentially describing the purpose and place of an object and product. The absence of clutter is just a clutter-free product. That's not simple.”— Jonathan Ive 2. Bad Habits There is a version of each of us that is not thrilled with what we are doing. We know it's a bad habit or one that we are not proud of, but we keep doing it because the toxicity has not reared its ugly head yet.  “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”― Jim Rohn 3. Unproductive Relationships There are people in our lives who cannot or will not grow with you into the person you want to be, and God is calling you to be. Surround yourself with people who are pushing you to be the better version of yourself, not those who are indifferent to your success, values, goals, or character. “Don't trade your self-respect for someone elses. It's easy to lose theirs and hard to get yours back.” Alex Hormozi

Welcome to the Nate Echos Podcast! Our words can be used for good, but a lot of times, I end up sticking my foot in my mouth because I didn't know when to be quiet. Here are 6 times you should be quiet 1. When everyone is talking over each other We all feel like we are going to be the voice of reason that is going to add to the conversation or get everyone to shut up and be respectful. - Your actions will do more than your words ever will. - Remove yourself from the situation 2. When someone will not let you finish - The interrupter - may not be all bad. - Ask them a question about their life that you genially want to know the answer to (not passive-aggressive) 3. When someone is trying to express their feelings - Listen - We want to sympathize, but that never works. Just let them express their emotions. 4. When you are experiencing a beautiful Moment - Take it in - Mental Image - The office Jim & Pam - Tattoo Tayler - We conflate beautiful moments with Instagramable moments. 5. When you are searching for an answer - Don't reach for your device. Sit with the problem in your head. - It's good for you and good for your brain - When it is difficult or easy, our reflex is to have it solved rather than try to solve it. - Pride in the process with some answers. 6. When you are praying - Leave a longer moment of silence before you say Amen. - Conversation with God, not a Christmas list of things you want God to do. You can also find this episode where you get your podcasts. Let's Make Today Great!

Have you ever wanted Joshua 1:9 to be true in your life? "This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." We often miss what is right in front of us. God's presence isn't conditional upon our recognition of it. Here are 4 ways we can easily miss God's presence in our life. 1) Be Unavailable. Even though we are aware of our availability, we still need to be aware of our UNAVAILABILITY. 2) Be Rushed "On our part, we need to turn away from taking the Bible merely as a book of ethics and instead come to The Word for nourishment" - Witness Lee. 3) Be Autonomous Imagine how many God moments we have missed when we try to solve a problem that God wanted to use to display his presence. 4) Be Forgetful Reinforce your memories with memorials. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Joshua 1:9 1:14 - 1) Be Unavailable 2:10 - 2) Be Rushed 3:33 - 3) Be Autonomous 5:00 - 4) Be Forgetful 5:45 - Don't miss it

Are you sick, or is there something more going on? Can you trust yourself to lead yourself? Disease is a pathological process, a deviation from a biological norm. A disease requires treatment to get better. Sickness is a less serious health condition that does not require treatment. Sickness can be caused by various things, from the flu to the common cold, and usually lasts for a specific period and then goes away on its own. The main difference between disease and sickness is that disease requires treatment to get better, while sickness does not. "Self-leadership is the greatest leadership challenge any of us face. But self-leadership is a critical component to our success in every arena of life. You'll never be a leader worth following if you don't lead yourself well. And while that's apparent if you have an official organizational leadership role, it should be equally apparent if you're a parent." Excerpt From Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets Andy Stanley Have you ever treated the symptoms of your life like a disease when they were actually a sickness or vice versa? Who are the people in your life you can get diagnosed with? Who are the people in your life that will tell you if the symptoms of bitterness, anger, frustration, stress, depression, tiredness, and laziness are just a sickness due to your surroundings and will get better when the season is over or if it is an underlying condition that needs treatment? If we are going to be good leaders, we need people around us who will make us better, not just tell us what we want to hear. Here are a few questions for you. What is a symptom in your life you don't like? How long has that symptom been hanging around? Have you been treating a symptom as a disease or a disease as a symptom? Do you really want to get better? Thanks for tuning in, and I'd appreciate it if you hit the subscribe button or share this episode with someone. As always, you can follow for more on social media. Insta: @theohionate Facebook: Nate Porter emial: natep@newstart4u.org Website: www.newstart4u.org

Today I want to give you three practical ways you can be intentional with your conversations  1. Invite someone to church It sounds old school, but here is what I have found. If they attend or not, it always gets a response. 2. … And what else?  As people, we like to talk about ourselves. If someone is telling you about their rough day or what is going on in their life, don't hesitate to ask them, “and what else?” This question can quickly get someone to go deeper than just a surface relationship.  It always takes the conversation to a deeper level.  3. Talk about your faith This always makes people feel funny like you are pushing your faith on someone else. However, we do it all the time with our sports teams, our kid's accomplishments, the news, or our favorite podcast that just dropped a new episode. Why is it weird if we mention what God showed us in our devotions this morning, or a way God has answered prayer, or anything spiritual? 

4 Ways you can become "more wise" 1. Wisdom comes from intimacy or frequency - VALUES - Where your intimacy lies is where you become wise 2. Wisdom is the willingness to listen - Don't assume you already know it. 3. Wisdom leads to simplicity - If things are only getting more complex it demonstrates a growing information  - If things are only getting more clear it demonstrates a growing application of the information because you are moving from complexity to clarity 4. Wisdom should grow - Luke 2:52 " And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

You have a part to play in responding to your purpose in life. God's call, or just something you want to be good at, requires steady and consistent attention to detail. I want to give you 4 ways to do that. These can be for any area of your life. The book of proverbs. In this passage, we see four ways we need to keep our eye on if we want to achieve our purpose in life. in particular that you need to watch if you want to enjoy victory over temptation: Proverbs 4:20-27 ²⁰ My son, pay attention to what I say;²¹ turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight,²² keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them²³ and health to one's whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.²⁴ Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.²⁵ Let your eyes look straight ahead;²⁶ fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet²⁷ and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. What you think about What you say What you look at Where you go Let's make today Great! Thanks for watching/listening.

Staying Healthy Happens in the Gym - What you expend Losing weight happens in the kitchen - Your intake Advice: Don't miss two in a row. Workouts, meals, or plans. Just because you mess up don't give up.

Are there things you do that you know you can't win? How can you train yourself to get up after getting knocked down by life? 1. There is a time and a place 2. We Tap Out 3. We Honor the Tap Out Let's Make Today Great!

What are your balls made of? If the areas of your life are juggling balls, it is essential to know what ones cannot drop. Medows talks about the five balls we are juggling. Work Family Health Friends Integrity What are each of these balls made of is essential to know. Why? Because some areas of your life cannot be repaired once dropped. Some of them will shatter! Know what your balls are made of! Book the quote is from: How to Think Bigger: Aim Higher, Get More Motivated, and Accomplish Big Things // Martin Meadows

ARROGANCE CONFIDENCE SELF DOUBT HUMILITY How do I know if I am one of these people? How can I raise my kids to be confident? ARROGANT PEOPLE PRIORITIZE MAKING SURE YOU KNOW HOW GREAT THEY ARE CONFIDENT PEOPLE PRIORITIZE MAKING SURE YOU KNOW HOW GREAT YOU ARE.

Do you like being right more than you want what's true? I never realized I put so much stock into being right, but I liked the feeling it gave me. "Most of us want to be proven right more than we want to know what's true. We aren't on truth quests. We're on confirmation quests." - Andy Stanley, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets. I want to be presented with new information and happily be able to admit when I am or was wrong. It can be a slippery slope to being on a confirmation quest for why I am correct rather than seeking what is true. I'd love to hear from you. natep@newstart4u.org @nate_port

What happens if you are stressed? You should be able to see it in others. Dog's are mirrors because they project what they feel from us. Who are others people in your life who project what you feel is hidden away?

What is your wedding day routine?  There are only three things I like about weddings. Its a reminder about what I want to make my marriage My dreadful day is someone else's happiest day of their life I prioritize my day "A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams come true." — Greg Reid Make your dreams come true today! Let's make it great! 

I hate weddings. Never been a fan. However, here are three things I do like about them 1. Reminds me about what I want my marriage to be 2. My dreadful day is someone else's happiest day 3. I need to prioritize my day/time. "A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams come true." — Greg Reid

What if your hardest year is ahead of you? We will always have difficulties in our life (people, situations, or losses) Why not go ahead and start planning for them? Check out this podcast for some great reminders that you can happen to your life and not just have life happen to you! As always, I would love it if you leave a comment, like, follow, subscribe, or share this with a friend! You were created to be awesome! Don't forget that! Let's make today great! I'd love to hear from you! IG: @nate_port Email: natep@newstart4u.org

This is my first youtube recorded podcast! Check out the video here! What fun stories/problems do you like to solve? Send me some that you have. Are there things in your life that you refuse to let go of that are holding you bcak? Will cost you everything you have worked so hard for? It's best for us to identify those things rather than be surprised by them. If they are worth holing onto then that is great! but sadly most of the things we hold onto far too long are not worth it. They are our personal preferences and we give up far too much!

I am a dad of 3 boys and I want to raise them to be awesome men. But what am I actively teaching them? This react episode to a TicTok by @toksfale8 has some great thoughts for me to teach my sons! Never shake a man's hand sitting down Don't enter the pool by the stairs - Cannonball baby! The man at the BBQ is the closest thing to a king - Preach In a negotiation, never take the first offer - Life Lessons Request a late checkout - #dadlife When entrusted with a secret. Keep it - Your word is all you have Hold your heroes to a higher standard - Great advice. Always return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas Play with passion or don't play at all - Nuff said Always protect your siblings - TRUTH Don't let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be - Favs If you need music at the beach, you're missing the point - Enjoy the simple things Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you and the one in the breast pocket is for her. - #GoodAdvice You marry the girl, you marry her family - TRUTH Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface but paddle like crazy underneath. - frantic ness will get you nowhere. even in rough situations remain calm and levelheaded. It's the best "you" you can offer.

What is one word that you can swap and change the meaning of a sentence? Proverbs 18:4 “A person's words can be life-giving water” Have to vs. Get to Obligation vs. opportunity I have to Wake up early tomorrow = obligation (a bit negative) I get to wake up early tomorrow = opportunity (Eger for the chance at new)

What was the last good thing that supported you? It's a great question to ask yourself and others because it always puts you in a good mood. Let me know the last good surprise you had or gave to someone else. IG: @nate_port Sorry about the audio quality. Recording at another location is always tricky. Check out the article I referred to in this episode here. Let's make today great! See you next time!

Do you like to organize your workspace or any area of your life? How do you get into a better workflow? Are there things that continually frustrate you when you have a task to do? Try asking yourself this question. What is my workflow? 1. Know What Works 2. Try Something New 3. Refocus (be honest) It will make you a better human! I dare you to make a PB&J sandwich LEFT-HANDED (or off-handed). Tag me in a picture of your attempt @nate_port See you next week!

How do you determine who your friends are? #5 - Don't confuse NICE with KIND Nice is about comfort Kindness is about making people better FRIENDS = NICE people you are willing to go to the MOVIES with TEAMMATES = KIND people you are willing to go to BATTLE with WE TAKE BETTER CARE OF THINGS WE OWN THAN THINGS WE RENT! Own Your Actions! How I act How I treat others How I act see difficulties How I treat my immediate How I treat my team

#4 - NOW is the BIG TIME It's easy to look towards what's next and not appreciate where I am now. The grass is always greener Being the best you can be/want to be What you do now prepares you for your future Reach out! @nate_port natep@newstart4u.org

#3 - Small Problems are GOOD, Big Problems are BETTER This is a small problem compared to the big problems I want to face How do you act when problems come into your life? Fight Flight or Freeze? If you want to do anything worthwhile in your life it is going to come with so many problems that need to be addressed. These problems are the only thing that stands in the way of growth. How are you going to deal with problems in your life?

Question to ask yourself: How do I make people feel? I want them to feel known and needed. I want to inspire people to be at their best! Not passing judgment on their actions or performance makes them feel judged but rather inspires them by knowing that I see them and they have a purpose. How do you want to make people feel? IG: @nate_port email: natep@newstart4u.org

What are your core values? How do you determine these values? For me many of the times when I am at odds with myself over a situation that did not sit right with me even if the action was correct it was because my actions violated my core values. Tough - Selfless - Disciplined. This episode is all about my 3 core values and how i determined them. I'd love to hear about your core values! How many do you have? How did you discover them? What did you do to waddle them down? I want to know! Find me on instagram @nate_port or email me at natep@newstart4u.org

What are the things you can hold your actions up to and see if they are acting within line of what you want to be. What are those pre-determined ways you handle yourself? The question to ask yourself: What's it like to be around me? We often have in mind what we think we are like to be around. But what if we actually had a standard to hold ourselves to and that others could hold us to? Kinda scary right? MY PLUMB LINES #1 - TOUGH, SELFLESS, & DISCIPLINED #2 - Everyone wants to be KNOWN & NEEDED #3 - Small Problems are GOOD, Big Problems are BETTER #4 -NOW is the BIG TIME #5 - Don't confuse NICE with KIND WE TAKE BETTER CARE OF THINGS WE OWN THAN THINGS WE RENT! I want to hear from you! Email: natep@newstart4u.org IG: @nate_port

Conversations are designed to keep the conversation going. Otherwise, it's a monologue. I get all the o monologues I need watching TED talks. When I am with someone I want to engage. I want to ask & answer questions. I want to solve problems. I want to hear stories of success and tough times to celebrate or comfort people. So I changed my mindset and asked myself this question. - How can I be the gasoline to ignite any spark into a conversation? 3 Things 1. Ask interesting questions 2. Be engaged in their answer 3. Be ready to answer the question for yourself Let me know how you keep a conversation going! email: natep@newstart4u.org Instagram: @nate_port Thanks for joining me. Let's make today great! See you next time!

Get yourself a teacup pig to move forward in your life! Often the things holding up back are the things we don't need; we keep them around for a rainy day. Ask yourself, "Why do I refuse to get rid of this?" and be honest with yourself when answering that question. If the answer isn't moving you forward to where you want to go, PURGE THEM! I promise you one thing. It will be tough but find yourself someone who you can practice on. Find yourself someone that will help you achieve your goals. You will need help dealing with that emotion. HIMYM S:5 E:16 - Hooked Email: natep@newstart4u.org IG: @nate_port

Are you a fan of the Croc Shoe? Not the kind that you are surprised when you find out that someone's "normal-looking shoe" is made by the company. I'm talking about the goofy-looking footwear that comes in every color imaginable. How does a person changing their mind on an issue, topic, or fashion statement? Here is my Croc saga and story of transformation. 1. Proximity 2. Rational 3. Result Email: natep@newstart4u.org Inata: @nate_port

What do you do with your whispering thoughts? What are some reasons you whisper? Have you ever allowed the pressure of thoughts to build up so much that you exploded? I'd love to hear from you feel free to reach out and share. There is hope! You have the ability to deal with the thoughts that enter your head in a healthy way. You don't have to be trapped and live in fear of keeping your thoughts to yourself for the rest of your life. name it Is it true? Choose an outlet Email: natep@newstart4u.org Inata: @nate_port

Want to start a podcast? Why? That is the question I am going to address today. Welcome to the show.