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In a world full of opinions and change World According To tries to bring simplicity to the conversation and a focus on the basics. Bruce and 'Gentlemen' Joe Varner exchange ideas, share the lessons they have learned, and discuss today's topics - all with one goal in mind: help men be better men AND…

Bruce Dodd and Joe Varner


    • Aug 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 89 EPISODES


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    What Does Being Thankful Really Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 16:33


    We have talked about it many times - how important it is to be thankful and grateful! But in this episode - Bruce walks us through what that really means! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: www.theintentionallivingproject.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Maximizing Stressful Situations and Circumstances!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 18:09


    Sometimes life throws a lot at us - Bruce walks us through on how to best approach stressful times and situations! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Big Challenges!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 16:41


    It's important in life to challenge yourself! Putting big things on your calendar can help you grow and keep you focused. It's important to have big goals and challenges AND it's important to have a PLAN in place to help you along the way! Big challenges can be a healthy thing to incorporate into your life! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    When Not to Engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 15:46


    This week Bruce walks us through how to stay calm and when do decide to NOT engage with the drama around us! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Leaning Into Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 17:54


    Some of us avoid hard conversations or those moments of conflict, but if we learn how to navigate them with good intentions - it may help us build more solid relationships. Plus - we can avoid the big blow ups down the road! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Ask Then Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 15:45


    We seek out advice and then --- we ignore it OR we water it down to fit our mindset. Bruce walks us through the power in doing what you need to - going all in - BEFORE you edit, revise, or make it your own. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Bruce Burns His Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 13:56


    Last week Bruce talked about finding a big goal that challenges you and then committing. Burning your boat once you hit the beach mentality. This week Bruce announces his big challenge and by making it public - burns his boat. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Burn Your Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 16:25


    Bruce walks us through the idea of finding big things we are passionate about and going all in! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Tracking Process Not Just Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 13:38


    The results in life and in business may not be the best way to track our progress. How are we getting there? Are we being efficient? Are we happy and meeting the needs of client, company, selves, and family? Let's talk it through. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    There Is Freedom In The Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 14:47


    This week Bruce and Clint talk about the freedom we get when we commit to people, relationships, processes, and the important things in our lives. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    The Scoreboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 16:33


    When should you keep score or track? What should you keep score about? Is it about winning the final game or winning along the way? In this episode Bruce and Clint talk about the scoreboards in our lives - both business and personally. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Your Echo Chamber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 19:52


    In this episode Bruce and Clint talk about the importance of INTENTIONALLY seeking out and exposing yourself to ideas and thoughts that differ from yours. There is a danger if we only hear things that reinforce what we believe and do not challenge us to either grow or that will help us solidify the reasons behind believing what we do. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Asking About Dreams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 14:05


    In this episode Bruce and Clint talk about the importance of asking others in our lives about their dreams! Not just their goals - but what do they dream about and wish for! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Two Big Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 24:48


    Bruce and Clint talk about why commitment and expectations are important - what they mean - and how we can navigate them practically in our relationships, business, projects, and life. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 19:26


    In sports we practice to be better in games - in business we train to be prepared - how about life? Bruce walks us through the benefits of making it hard on yourself to be ready for the day and for whatever may come. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    What Can I Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 15:28


    In today's world it's easy to get focused on things we cannot control. Money markets, global politics, media headlines,etc! The real challenge is to find those things you can control. How can we pull ourselves away from the chaos? Bruce and Clint talk it over. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Emotions Are Natural - Controlling Them Is Intentional

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 26:59


    We all have heard it - 'Don't be emotional' - that is not realistic. We all have emotions and we all have to learn how to navigate them. Bruce and Clint talk it through and trust us...it is not always easy. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Struggle is the Price of Admission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 22:37


    We live in a world where everyone is looking for a magic pill and a quick fix. That is not part of the process to growth and becoming better versions of ourselves. If you are committed to what you want to do - who you want to be - and where you want to go...then embracing the struggle and the pain is part of it. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    How Do We Define Success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 24:25


    What makes you successful? Bruce and Clint talk about a few small things that may be a sign that you are a successful person. They probably are NOT what you think they are! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Be In Love With the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 18:04


    Motivation may vary - our energy may go up or down - our circumstances will change...but being in love with and committed to our process is vital! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Zero Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 19:07


    Bruce and Clint talk about the practice of resetting your mind. Calming your thoughts and emptying your mind so you are ready to re-engage with your day. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Looking for Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 16:52


    Bruce and Clint talk about the practical habit of looking for something positive not just in life - but in other people! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Braver Angels with Eric Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 32:01


    In this episode ILP is sharing a conversation they had on their radio program with Eric Buchanan centered around finding common ground! Eric is co-chair for the TN chapter of Braver Angels - an organization that helps conservatives and liberals learn how to understand each other and approach disagreements in good faith. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Complaining, What is it Good For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 19:29


    Sometimes complaining is healthy AND then again...sometimes it's not! Bruce and Clint talk it through! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 22:10


    Learning to listen with compassion! Sometimes we just need to talk without a solution! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Selfless Selfishness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 25:16


    This week Bruce and Clint talk about pouring into yourself - so you can pour into others AND the importance of perspective! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Heorism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 18:24


    In this episode Bruce talks about what heroism looks like in reality and challenging our limitations! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Surrender to Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 18:24


    Bruce and Clint talk about surrendering to commitment! What does that mean? Why is it important? How can we live it? Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Learning From Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 18:23


    We all make mistakes! How do we navigate the consequences? Learning the lessons and having a good mindset are key. Bruce and Clint talk it through. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. ----- Thi... We all make mistakes! How do we navigate the consequences? Learning the lessons and having a good mindset are key. Bruce and Clint talk it through. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Honest Self Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:45


    Bruce and Clint talk about real assessment when it comes to areas of our life and business that we are weak in - strong in - and things we may avoid. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out a... Bruce and Clint talk about real assessment when it comes to areas of our life and business that we are weak in - strong in - and things we may avoid. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Can't Hurt Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 22:19


    Review of the book - 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. Bruce, Clint, and Joe talk about the difference between motivation and commitment. It's not easy to maintain, but it's important to know the difference. Thanks for listening! If you liked this... Review of the book - 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. Bruce, Clint, and Joe talk about the difference between motivation and commitment. It's not easy to maintain, but it's important to know the difference. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    The Language of the Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 26:22


    We had The Body Language Dr. herself on ILP radio! Dr. Donna Van Natten spent some time with us talking about the importance of body language in relationships, life, and politics. Good conversation and insights. Her books include: 'Image Scrimmage' a... We had The Body Language Dr. herself on ILP radio! Dr. Donna Van Natten spent some time with us talking about the importance of body language in relationships, life, and politics. Good conversation and insights. Her books include: 'Image Scrimmage' and 'The Body Language of Politics' and her new book - 'Body Language for Women' will be out in early 2021. Dr. Van Natten is an established speaker and lecturer. To find out more and more about her books visit: https://bodylanguagedr.com/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Your Day With Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 12:51


    Tips, suggestions, struggles, and conversation around something we all struggle with - time management. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. ----- This podcast is powered by [ZenCast.fm](https... Tips, suggestions, struggles, and conversation around something we all struggle with - time management. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Being Honest With Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 16:32


    Bruce and Joe talk about the importance of being honest with yourself. The fine line between holding yourself accountable and being too critical. Being transparent with ourselves is key to growth - so - let's talk about it! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Are You Procrastinating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 16:42


    We avoid the hard things! We avoid the things that we are not good at - things that make us uncomfortable - things we may be scared to face! Bruce dives in on what it looks like, why it's dangerous, and how he approaches procrastination. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Facing Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 18:33


    What scares you and how are you addressing it? Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    What Does 'Being Present' Even Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 12:56


    You hear it all the time - 'be present!' What does it mean? How can we get better at it? Bruce and Joe discuss their struggles with being present at work, at home, and in life. PLUS - they give some tips and talk about the benefits of living in the moment with the person you are with and/or the project you are working on. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    With A Little Help From My Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 14:21


    Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. The guys talk about the importance of staying in touch with friends and making new ones as we get older. We all get busy, but friends can help us stay grounded. In this episode we talk about the challenges, tips, and why we should reach out more to those in our lives. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Intentionally Active

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 16:31


    This week Bruce and 'The Gentleman' Joe talk about the importance of staying in the gym! Staying active is vital, but resistance and weight training is good for the body and soul. You may need to change your approach and expectations - but the benefits are worth it! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    ILP Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 26:16


    Bruce, Clint, and Joe recap some of their favorite episodes of The Intentional Living Project! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Active Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 27:16


    Bruce, Clint, and Joe talk about the benefits and struggles of staying active as you age. They share tips, stories, and take calls on this episode of ILP. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Power of Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 38:32


    In this episode of the ILP Bruce, Joe, and Clint talk about the power of purpose! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Perspective and Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 29:52


    In this episode of ILP Bruce, Clint, and Joe talk about keeping our perspective as we go through life! PLUS - What do your morning and evening habits look like and how do they impact our day? Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Ed Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 16:27


    This week on the ILP radio program - Bruce, Joe, and Clint talked about living with chronic pain! How it affects the mind, spirit, and body. On this segment of the podcast they talked with Ed Jones - host of The Holistic Navigator podcast, Vital Health Radio, and owner of Nutrition World about what people can do to help cope with pain. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Beyond Messy Relationships with Judy Herman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 25:34


    The ILP hosts were live on their radio show with counselor and author - Judy Herman. Judy talks about her new book - 'Beyond Messy Relationships' and they discussed how to navigate relationships, how to be better versions of ourselves, lessons learned, and what is A.I.R.! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Are You Coachable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 15:44


    Are you coachable? It's important in life to always remain open to learning new things. It's not always easy - our ego can get in the way. We talk the importance of always being vulnerable enough to learn from life and others! Yes - learning intentionally! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Relationship Coach Karen McMahon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 37:18


    This week nationally known relationship coach - Karen McMahon joins The Intentional Living Project. Karen is the founder of - The Journey Beyond Divorce. Her passion is to help men and women navigate the emotional difficulties of relationships, breakups and divorce. A great episode full of stories, advice, and insights. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: theintentionallivingproject.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 17:46


    Choose winning. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Living in the Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 18:52


    Bruce and Joe are back! In this episode Bruce and Joe discuss the question you should ask yourself before taking any short cut. It'll save you time and stress in the future! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Diffuse and Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 19:32


    Bruce and Joe discuss some intentional strategies to resolve conflict. Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

    Intentional Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 18:01


    'Tis the season, and you're the one that can make it great! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode please share it with your friends. Check out all the episodes at: worldaccordingtopodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm Misty tries to help teach Clint some of the intricacies of Medicare. Clint learns it is very complicated without help.

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