Mom’s License Plate Reminder
John shares his mom’s license plate message as a reminder that shows we must have hope and that the best is yet to come and plans to prosper. In the midst of managing the complexities of life, what we…
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Bring Your Glove
Through a story in which his son brought his glove to a major league baseball game, John O’Leary shows us the value of anticipation v. luck. One in a thousand. That’s your mathematical chance of catching a ball if…
The Real Magic within Vacation
John O’Leary shares the real magic within vacation; the reminder that the little things, aren’t. Because of a speaking engagement with my friends at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, last week I had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii. After cashing…
The One Thing You Need to Overcome Adversity
John O’Leary reveals the one thing you need to overcome adversity. “Love… is the fuel that overcomes the fear of penalty; moves the obligation of duty into opportunity to serve others; is energizing and never ends.“– Edie Varley Determination.…
Whose voice are you listening to?
John O’Leary shares an excerpt from his instant bestselling book IN AWE to remind us to reflect on whose voice we are listening to. Enjoy this excerpt from p. 21 of John O’Leary’s instant national bestselling book IN AWE. ***…
Count Your Days
John O’Leary shares how to live better by counting your days. “The very thing you take for granted, others are praying for.” – Marlan Rico Lee I used to be a huge procrastinator. Not just a motto, but a…
Combat Loneliness: Connect with Neighbors
John O’Leary shares how he learned to combat loneliness and build authentic relationships through talking to a neighbor. “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood; a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?…
How One Person Saved 669 Children
John O’Leary shares the unbelievable story of Nicholas Winston to remind us that one person can change the world. “Save one life. Save the world.” – Jewish Proverb While traveling for work through the UK years ago, I was introduced…
Support the Caregivers
John O’Leary celebrates two caregivers, his mom and Live Inspired Podcast guest Richard Lui, and identifies how to celebrate their work. “Commitment is an act, not a word.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre We all understand the need to be fully…
Let the Ruckus Begin
John O’Leary reflects on Seth Godin’s desire to “make a ruckus” and how to do so by doing little things, consistently well, to benefit others. “How do you want to be remembered?” That was the question I asked a…