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Plain Ordinary Dragon was originally born as a concept back in 2006, while I was going through the Dale Carnegie class “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. During one of the exercises, I came to realize just how amazing each and every person in the class was, if, I took the time to really get…

Elliott Clifton

  • Jan 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Plain Ordinary Pausing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 11:20


Today we pause the PODcast. Thank you to all who have supported it.

Plain Ordinary Hindsight is 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 9:46


Let's reminisce about this past year & look forward to the next.

Plain Ordinary Conversations with David Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 82:27


Today we talk with Irish songsmith David Hope. We talk about his journey, some politics, music, children's hospitals, writing therapy, and so much more. Find out more about him on the show & check out more at the links below. David’s Website (everything David Hope): http://davidhope.ie (David Hope Website ) David's Christmas song https://itun.es/i6hC9BN (Christmas Day) https://www.facebook.com/davidhopeofficial (David on Facebook) https://davidhope.bandcamp.com/merch (David Hope on Bandcamp) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PDO1SH6CVk (Someone Else’s Mind Video) Official Version https://youtu.be/DBdut0VfgJM (Blind Leading the Blind Video) Things we mentioned in the show https://www.facebook.com/kidsclassicsmusic (Kids Classics) - Organization bringing music to kids & elderly https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Realists-How-Can-There/dp/1408890267/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Utopia for Realists) by Rutger Bregman Mick Flannery —> https://www.mickflannery.com (https://www.mickflannery.com)

Plain Ordinary Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 7:25


Today I talk a little bit about perspectives & action

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Emma Isaacs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 69:24


Oh My Goodness! Do I have a conversation for you today! We get to talk with the ever inspiring Emma Isaacs. Take a listen, & don't forget to visit the links below! Emma's Website: https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/ (https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/) Listen to her podcast here --> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-ways-podcast/id1501003193 (Creative Ways Podcast) See her on Instagram: Here --> https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/?hl=en (Emma Isaacs Design) Or Here --> https://www.instagram.com/creativewayspodcast/ (Creative Ways Podcast) And if you want to check out the book we talked about, you can do it here (not an affiliate link) --> https://www.franklincovey.com/7-habits-book/ (7 Habits of Highly Effective People)

Plain Ordinary Frustration

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 15:23


Today we talk about overcoming our attitude about any situation.

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Jarrod Haning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 78:35


Today Jarrod Haning joins us to discuss how you can find a way to overcome your performance anxiety with - a bigger problem Check out his new book & more on his website --> https://www.mindsetperformance.co (Mindset Performance )

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Barbara Schulte Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 49:34


Today we finish our 3 part series with the ever engaging Barbara Schulte where she talks with us about finding the love of her life, the test she took that helped her find direction, and more. Barbara talks about the Myers Briggs Assessment in the sow. In case you want to learn more, you can check it out here --> https://www.myersbriggs.org (Myers Briggs) The book she recommended is Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer. You can find out more about it here --> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Erroneous_Zones (Your Erroneous Zones)

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Barbara Schulte Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 42:48


Today we continue on with part 2 of Barb's journey - and this is one you don't want to miss

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Barbara Schulte

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 32:06


Today we get the pleasure of speaking with teacher, mother, wife, & all around amazing person Barbara Schulte. You don't want to miss this one. We talk about narcissists & their tendencies, among other fascinating topics. Come join us!

You Ever Have One of Those Days?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 5:50


Today we talk a bit about having "one of those days"

Three Strategies to Surviving & Thriving in a Corporate Environment

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 14:17


Today I want to share some things I've learned in my nearly 20 years of working & navigating the corporate world.

How Important is Your Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 30:20


Today we talk about the importance of putting your voice in the world.

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Mark Foster

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 70:26


Today we get to talk with licensed counselor, part time actor, & friend of mine, Mark Foster. We met while we were both actors in The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs Arkansas, which, according to their website, happens to be America’s #1 attended outdoor drama. At that time, I was basically an extra who worked his way up to Roman soldier, and I was able to watch Mark from within the organization rise from walk on extra to playing the central figure in the show. I was also able to watch the how the situation evolved & the challenges he ended facing, & ultimately overcoming. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to have him on the show, and he discusses it as we talk about his journey. We also talk bout mental health, financial health, & so many things in between.  You can find links to Mark's counseling website & CCOA below: Psychology Today website --> Mark Foster (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mark-foster-counseling-services-bentonville-ar/202105?fbclid=IwAR1ErT9t5ODsVdVYIr7fhsn57QNmQRs55UF4EqfOgbSTR2JWQMcENQv-l-0) CCOA's Website --> CCOA (https://www.ccoacares.com)

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Lee McCormack

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 63:40


Today we talk with the one & only Lee McCormack. Lee is one of my favorite guys. He is so authentic. So true to himself, and embodies the rock & roll spirit that makes music so great. He’s a spot on drummer & musician, but he’s a better entertainer. On a personal level, this is a bit of a full circle episode for me. Lee is the dude who introduced me to the world of podcasting by having me on his show a couple of years ago. Check out Lee McCormack at the links below: Website - www.moonviolet.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moonviolet.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0QMDR3fN7a7oNF0bRaUrmnEoFhiH3rHnFuxiSi0-8OgSyQXspp4B28Cak&h=AT0kCcIA5DcxuljzcFhfHxBNwSx2Tfk4CL9DOmdGYmuHA6R_DQA8fqZcJoQyY3HF5vU08Zf2GrrtLRpp_GuZL7miTZgHUZ-TpTLSQvvYTpEScT64OZoO8c8WHfDyDJZyobBkwNOA) Podcast - www.trampslikeuspod.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trampslikeuspod.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3gkmFYVjjhoYNarGea_NXzlzsMDFU7nIn_VS6NhPb8LL2a-ddhW2k0I44&h=AT0kCcIA5DcxuljzcFhfHxBNwSx2Tfk4CL9DOmdGYmuHA6R_DQA8fqZcJoQyY3HF5vU08Zf2GrrtLRpp_GuZL7miTZgHUZ-TpTLSQvvYTpEScT64OZoO8c8WHfDyDJZyobBkwNOA) YouTube - Train To Heartbreak (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DBvZ3LoaJm3s%26fbclid%3DIwAR157OkJ0qf1GtlRNXOZa2TFxgEpUKVICd5QCotK_CX1GSt3ASptEeOGd4M&h=AT0kCcIA5DcxuljzcFhfHxBNwSx2Tfk4CL9DOmdGYmuHA6R_DQA8fqZcJoQyY3HF5vU08Zf2GrrtLRpp_GuZL7miTZgHUZ-TpTLSQvvYTpEScT64OZoO8c8WHfDyDJZyobBkwNOA)

Season 2 PODcast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 30:27


Today we have a roundup of season two's guests. Some parts I really loved - so I shared them again! Remember to subscribe to the newsletter --> Plain Ordinary Newsletter (https://plainordinarydragon.com/subscrube ) Check out Viktor Frankl's book --> Man's Search for Meaning (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_Meaning) Here are some links to our guests! Tom Cuirczak check out some of the tunes off his brand new debut album - Call Me Ismael. You can reach out to Tom via his https://tomciurczak.com/buy-cd (https://tomciurczak.com/buy-cd) Luba Dvorak Buy his CD here --> https://www.lubadvorak.com/ (https://www.lubadvorak.com/) Wed night livestream here --> https://www.facebook.com/lubamusic (https://www.facebook.com/lubamusic) @lubadvorak (https://www.instagram.com/lubadvorak/) - Instagram Rob "Splatt" Appelblatt SPLATT’s WEBSITE: https://www.robappelblatt.com/ (https://www.robappelblatt.com/) SPLATT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splatt_music/ (https://www.instagram.com/splatt_music/) “Dance In Place” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danceinplacesong/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/danceinplacesong/) Splatt’s Spontaneous Soiree: https://www.facebook.com/splattsspontaneous (https://www.facebook.com/splattsspontaneous) “Weathervane” Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4xlGoGjQv5UyLFhmpK6jOI?si=qOKcqbxMRjmRWx6q85DZ6A “Weathervane” Album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/weathervane/1468359918 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/weathervane/1468359918) TIC STAC TOE Board Game: http://www.ticstactoe.com/ (http://www.ticstactoe.com/) To Buy TIC STAC TOE: https://www.melissaanddoug.com/tic-stac-toe/2097.html (https://www.melissaanddoug.com/tic-stac-toe/2097.html)

How My Past Can Help Your Future

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 59:23


This week a couple of stories from my past converge with my present self & other musings. Check out Plain Ordinary Coaching (https://plainordinarydragon.com/coachingconfidence/) for more information.

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Eric Schulte Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 34:11


Today we finish up our conversation with Eric Schulte as we discuss anxiety & panic brought on by years of stress. This is an important episode & I hope you find value in it. In the episode Eric mentions the DARE method that was a beginning place for him to start to deal with the challenge he faced. You can find the book & other resources here --> DARE (https://dareresponse.com/product/dare-book/) If you are struggling with anxiety or panic, please know these are real issues & there is help. Feel free to reach out to us if you are feeling helpless in your struggle.

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Eric Schulte Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 66:31


Eric J. Schulte is back again to drop more wisdom bombs! Seriously, there's some good stuff in this episode. You can check out the referenced Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/) if you want to learn more about that superpower.

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Eric Schulte Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 55:09


Today I have a special treat for you. We are speaking with Eric Schulte. These days he is in the security field of information technology, however, what he really is, is an information technologist extraordinaire with security being his current focus. Now, don’t run off thinking this is going to be a conversation of weird technology terms & words you’ve never heard of being used in sentences you can’t begin to decipher. There is some tech talk, for sure, but it is minimal - especially for us. No, I asked Eric to come on the show to talk about his journey because I’ve been privy to many real & amazing conversations with him in the past, and now in the present, and hopefully in the future - and I wanted to share some of them with you. One of the things people tell me about this podcast is how much they love the real, open, honest conversations - and this is one of those. Eric is also a listener & supporter of this podcast, so it’s nice to hear some about the way it has impacted him as well. Much in the same way I identify as a Jack of all trades or as a Renaissance man, so does Eric. He is on a journey of self discovery, as we all are, but with intention, as some of us are. This is part 1 of a conversation you don’t want to miss. With so many thought provoking ideas swirling around I just can’t wait any longer. Here is part 1 of a plain ordinary conversation with Eric Schulte that is anything but…

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Luba Dvorak

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 72:34


On to today’s episode we get to chat with the always engaging Luba Dvorak. I’m excited to share it with you as he talks about his journey as an eastern bloc refugee & defecting from Check republic. This guy has been playing music since the time he could walk, and recently released an album titled American Sin. Check out where to find him below: Buy his CD here --> https://www.lubadvorak.com/ (https://www.lubadvorak.com/) Wed night livestream here --> https://www.facebook.com/lubamusic (https://www.facebook.com/lubamusic) @lubadvorak (https://www.instagram.com/lubadvorak/) - Instagram

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Rob "Splatt" Appelblatt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 92:07


I'm so excited to have one of my closest friends on the show today. Rob "Splatt" Appelblatt joins us to talk all things self-discovery, music, & facing fear. As a serial entrepreneur he talks about success & disappointment on a very personal, real level. This was a great interview with so many clues on becoming the best version of you. You can find out more about Splatt & his projects at the links below SPLATT’s WEBSITE: https://www.robappelblatt.com/ (https://www.robappelblatt.com/) SPLATT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splatt_music/ (https://www.instagram.com/splatt_music/) “Dance In Place” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danceinplacesong/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/danceinplacesong/) Splatt’s Spontaneous Soiree: https://www.facebook.com/splattsspontaneous (https://www.facebook.com/splattsspontaneous) “Weathervane” Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4xlGoGjQv5UyLFhmpK6jOI?si=qOKcqbxMRjmRWx6q85DZ6A “Weathervane” Album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/weathervane/1468359918 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/weathervane/1468359918) TIC STAC TOE Board Game: http://www.ticstactoe.com/ (http://www.ticstactoe.com/) To Buy TIC STAC TOE: https://www.melissaanddoug.com/tic-stac-toe/2097.html (https://www.melissaanddoug.com/tic-stac-toe/2097.html)

Dragon Bytes - Own the Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 8:48


This is a really special episode for me. I learned such a valuable life lesson through this experience of failure. If you prefer, you can read it here --> Own the Failure (https://plainordinarydragon.com/own-the-failure/)

Plain Ordinary Conversations - Tom Ciurczak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 84:38


Today we talk with Tom Ciurczak about his journey & check out some of the tunes off his brand new debut album - Call Me Ismael. You can reach out to Tom via his https://tomciurczak.com/buy-cd (https://tomciurczak.com/buy-cd) - let’s check out the conversation!

Dragon Bytes - I Doubt It

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 5:42


Today we talk some about self doubt & the struggle that comes with it. You can read it here --> I Doubt It (https://plainordinarydragon.com/i-doubt-it/)

Dragon Bytes - Not My English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 6:03


Communication time! Let's discuss the power of our brains - for what it can for us or against us. You can read it here if you prefer --> Not My English (https://plainordinarydragon.com/not-my-english/)

Dragon Bytes - New Experiences

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 6:13


Today we talk a little about new experiences. If you would like to read it instead, you can read it here --> New Experiences (https://plainordinarydragon.com/new-experiences/)

Dragon Bytes - Be Crazy Be a Fanatic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 6:26


How being people's greatest fan is actually a path to success. You can read it here --> Be Crazy Be a Fanatic (https://plainordinarydragon.com/be-crazy-be-a-fanatic/)

Dragon Bytes - Time for Discipline

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 4:38


Do you have discipline in your life? Do you have disciplines? We will talk a bit about that today. You can read it here --> Time for Discipline (https://plainordinarydragon.com/time-for-discipline/)

Dragon Bytes - Teaching Children to Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 5:27


We discuss failure from a video game perspective. You can read it here --> Teaching Children to Fail (https://plainordinarydragon.com/video-games-teaching-children-to-fail/)

Life is So Beautifully Hard

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 7:48


Some reflection

Dragon Bytes - The Hate that Drives You

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 4:59


You can ready it here if you prefer --> The Hate that Drives You (https://plainordinarydragon.com/the-hate-that-drives-you/)

Plain Ordinary Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 13:08


If you can be anything....be kind

Dragon Bytes - Challenge is Good for the Soul

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 5:55


Let's talk about Challenge. Read it here --> Challenge is Good for the Soul (https://plainordinarydragon.com/challenge-is-good-for-the-soul/)

Dragon Bytes - Be Fearless Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 7:38


You can read it here --> Be Fearless Today (https://plainordinarydragon.com/be-fearless-today/) !

Dragon Bytes - Being a Professional

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 7:04


Let's discuss Being a Professional (https://plainordinarydragon.com/being-a-professional/)

Dragon Bytes - When the Excitement Fades

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 11:04


This may be one of my favorite episodes. You can read it here if you prefer --> When the Excitement Fades (https://plainordinarydragon.com/when-the-excitement-fades/) Also, don't forget to head over to Podchaser (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/plain-ordinary-dragon-901223) & leave some reviews to help out Plain Ordinary Dragon & Meals on Wheels!

Looking Back

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 32:16


I thought a conversation about things I noted to myself along the way could be useful. So we go through a journal of mine & see some of the highlights. And I ramble a bit. Lots of fun for me. I hope you have a blast too!

Dragon Bytes - Embracing Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 6:40


You can read the article here --> Embracing Time (https://plainordinarydragon.com/embracing-time/)

Dragon Bytes - Distractions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 6:29


Today's Dragon Bytes episode comes to you discussing Distractions. If you want to read it instead of listen, you can do that here --> Distractions (https://plainordinarydragon.com/distractions/)

Opportunity in Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 21:42


Let's talk about opportunity. Let's talk about chaos. Today we discuss thinking in terms of opportunity especially in times of chaos.

Dragon Bytes - Be Who You Are

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 5:56


Let's talk about You. Who are you? You can read the article here if you prefer --> Be Who You Are (https://plainordinarydragon.com/be-who-you-are/)

Plain Ordinary Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 20:23


Let's talk about this unique point in time in which we are all living. Are you having some challenges with anxiety? With fear? Let's talk about it some. Let's also talk about some of the silver linings - they are there if we are willing to look for them. Let's go dragons!

Dragon Bytes - Everything Happens For A Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 6:47


Let's talk about why things happen. If you want to read it instead of listen, you can do that here --> Everything Happens for A Reason (https://plainordinarydragon.com/everything-happens-for-a-reason/)

Plain Ordinary Thoughts & Time

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 21:33


Today we are talking about my favorite thing - time! The most precious resource we have. We are also going to talk a bit about crisis management & some perspective around these troubling times. Come join us Dragons!

Dragon Bytes - Thinking Over Overthinking

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 3:48


Today we talk about one of my personal challenges - overthinking. You can read the original post here --> Thinking Over Overthinking (https://plainordinarydragon.com/thinking-over-overthinking/)

Fear & Loathing in Your Headspace

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 5:53


Here is today's episode Dragons! If you prefer to read it you can do it here --> Fear & Loathing in Your Headspace (https://plainordinarydragon.com/fear-and-loathing-in-your-headspace/)

Dragon Bytes - Pushing Through

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 10:54


Hello again Dragons! I'm so grateful you are here with us today. We will be discussing pushing through the hard moments, or rather, learning to be more at ease with them. If you want to read the text you can do so here --> Pushing Through (https://plainordinarydragon.com/pushing-through/)

Self Care Self Love

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 17:31


Welcome Dragons! Today let us chat about self care & self love. Why are they important? How do they fit with empathy? Let's talk about it!

Dragon Bytes - Our Best

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 5:15


Let's talk about doing our best. Is our best a certain level of perfection? Is it the same every time? Are we perpetually consistent with our best effort? This is the topic for today's Dragon Bytes episode. If you prefer to read instead of listen, you can find the original article here --> Our Best (https://plainordinarydragon.com/todays-best-vs-tomorrows-best/) Be good to each other dragons - and be good to yourselves!

Season 1 Retrospective Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 63:47


Here we go with part to of the Plain Ordinary Dragon (https://plainordinarydragon.com) PODcast Season One Retrospective Part 2. That's a mouthful! This is the longest episode to date, so strap yourself in for lots of great quotes & knowledge bombs heading your way!

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