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I don't want to take ALL the credit….. but if the football shoe fits….wear it, right? Our U.S. Soccer team plays this weekend after advancing through the qualifying round. For three grueling matches on the world's biggest stage, Team USA has shown focus, resilience and amazing perseverance in this World Cup. (Not to mention some pretty amazing physical fitness--"winter" in Qatar is no joke!). Earlier this year I had the honor of speaking with our team. We talked about--you guessed it--focus, resilience, perseverance … and choosing to love one another even more than we love ourselves. Unquestionably, our USA Soccer Men's National Team has revealed that determination on the pitch so far. And we’re just getting started! What More Can We Do, boys???! My friends, with a big match ahead this weekend, we wanted to congratulate our friends on an exciting tournament so far. And of course we can't resist a special shout out to our St. Louis brothers Tim Ream and Josh Sargent and [The real reason thhis team is so mentally strong, my friend and their Leadership Coach] Travis Thomas (Live Yes, And). We love you and there is nothing you can do about it! #fifaworldcup ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Did you know that in the United States, one in every four women and one in seven men will be abused in their lifetime?Growing up on the Caribbean Island of Trinidad, Lovern Gordon watched her father brutally abuse her mother and four siblings. After migrating to the United States as a young adult, Lovern never expected to find herself in her own abusive relationship.Today, Lovern has risen from the ashes of these two severe domestic violence situations and is helping others thrive after leaving toxic situations through her Love Life Now Foundation, Inc..With strength, positivity, and perseverance, Lovern joins us to share her journey and offers the tools to become part of the solution by providing resources to victims and survivors.Whether you’re a survivor of trauma or want to support those in need, this conversation is for you.Listen to Lovern Gordon on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 520 now.My website: johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/archive/lovern-gordon/Your favorite podcast app: link.chtbl.com/tOmM9ExS ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

It was an honor being on the Ed Mylett Show... and I knew we were in trouble when both us were emotional before we even started recording! Click the link below to watch or listen now! #MAXOUT 👇🏽👇🏽linktr.ee/edmylett ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Have you ever had a hangover?Stayed out a little too late. Had one too many drinks. Come on, we’ve all been there!But the kind of hangover I’m referring to isn’t the kind that a glass of water and a few Tylenol can cure. No, I’m referring to the holiday hangover.Several years ago, a Live Inspired Community member named Helen asked me on January 5 how she could get over the holiday hangover she was suffering from.All the build-up and excitement had passed, time had been spent away from work, family had gathered, gifts exchanged. All the preparation, cooking, eating, opening of presents, racing to parties, watching the clock strike midnight, and flipping the calendar had left her in debt, tired and a little down.And now she had to head back to work, to school, to real life. Helen wanted to know how we cure this kind of hangover.Rather than wait until after the hangover sets in this year, I thought I’d share some sage advice now from a woman with nine and a half decades of experience to help prevent it from starting in the first place.At our family Christmas Eve celebration several years ago, my parents hosted their six children and spouses, 17 grandchildren, a few friends, and my then 94-year-old grandmother, Caddy. She’s an amazing woman and right before dinner I had a wonderful 15-minute conversation just with her.Grandma’s short-term memory was beginning to fade, but her zest for life and natural beauty remained perfectly intact. During our conversation I asked about her childhood, how she met my grandpa, what it was like during World War II when he was in the Pacific, raising kids during the 50s, and a few of her favorite memories.I then asked what advice she’d give me as I continued along this path in life.She looked me in the eyes, patted my right leg, and responded thoughtfully, “Seems like today everyone is so busy racing. All that racing means they’re busy doing things, but also more likely to miss the gifts that are in front of them right now.”After 94 of years of living life, raising kids, losing friends, enduring recessions and wars, learning through mistakes and savoring the good stuff, my grandma realized that the very success many sprint toward professionally, relationally, in parenting is elusive because we don’t slow down enough to notice gifts that are already ours to celebrate.So, my friend, as we step into another busy holiday season, I encourage you to embrace this sage advice from Grandma Caddy.As we clean up from Thanksgiving and prepare for the Christmas season, rather than making a list of all the things you have to get done, places you need to go, presents you feel obliged to buy, parties you must attend, instead consider making different lists.Make a list of what truly matters most this holiday season. Then make a second list of all the things you’re going to not do to ensure you focus on what matters most.A beautiful lady once shared with me that everyone is so busy racing and busy doing things, but all that racing means we are more likely to miss the gifts that in front of us right now.Let’s choose to be less frantic this season. Because the best way to avoid a hangover is to not participate in activities certain to give you one.Today is your day. Live Inspired. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

I consider Thanksgiving one of my favorite family holidays. It’s certainly a wonderful time away from work, enjoying good food, viewing football, and taking inventory of the many blessings in life.Join me as I share the original reason for this holiday and a new tradition I’ll be implementing at my family feast. Today’s episode will ignite an abundance of gratitude and help you celebrate Thanksgiving on fire.Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 518 here:My website: johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/archive/thanksgiving-2022/Your favorite podcast app: link.chtbl.com/tOmM9ExS ... See MoreSee Less

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