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Words of Wisdom: Ep. 051~The Heart of True Leadership: 10 Fundamental Principles Emerging Leaders & Coaches Must Understand Part: 2

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:10:41 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 051 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The Heart of True Leadership: 10 Fundamental Principles Emerging Leaders & Coaches Must Understand Part: 2 ” ~ Jason Ayers This week we concluded our two part series on the 10 fundamentals of Leadership. In this episode I introduced the remaining 5 [...]

Words of Wisdom: Ep. 050~The Heart of True Leadership: 10 Fundamental Principles Emerging Leaders & Coaches Must Understand Part: 1

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:18:08 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 050 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The Heart of True Leadership: 10 Fundamental Principles Emerging Leaders & Coaches Must Understand Part: 1 ” ~ Jason Ayers This week we begin a two part series on Leadership. Over the next two episodes I will share with you 10 principles that [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 049~Prepare to Win Before You Begin: How to Think Like a Navy SEAL

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:30:28 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 049 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “Prepare to Win Before You Begin: How to Think Like a Navy SEAL” ~ Jason Ayers This week I am excited to share with you two strategies that the US Navy seals use to prepare and succeed at their missions. Navy SEALS [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 048~The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Part 4

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 048 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Conquering the Long Run in Life & Business” ~ Jason Ayers Life is an endurance sport. From climbing the career ladder, to building a great marriage & family to running your own business, all require every bit [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 047~The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Part 3

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:08:46 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 047 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Conquering the Long Run in Life & Business” ~ Jason Ayers Ilove running. I love the way it makes me feel. I love the sensation of power being transferred from my legs to the ground. I love that [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 046~The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Part 2

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:03:47 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 046 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Conquering the Long Run in Life & Business” ~ Jason Ayers The pursuit of and the Running of a marathon will test your body, mind, and spirit. In life Whether it is a sanctioned event or your own [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 045~The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Part 1

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:31:27 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 045 ~ Jason Ayers | Mobile Device Enabled “The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Conquering the Long Run in Life & Business” ~ Jason Ayers This week I am excited to share with you a special 4 part series titled: The 4 P’s of Perseverance: Conquering the Long Run in Life & [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 044 ~ Dr. Bertice Berry ~ Start with Your “Why?”

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:09:35 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 044 ~ Dr. Bertice Berry | Mobile Device Enabled “When you walk with purpose, you collide with destiny” ~ Dr. Bertice Berry In Episode 035 we discussed the intersection between your Passion & Logic, this week I discuss the importance of combining both your passion and logic while walking with [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 043 ~ Carlos Castaneda ~ 8 Building Blocks to Avoid Misery

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:33 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 043 ~ Carlos Castaneda | Mobile Device Enabled “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” It is our choice. [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 042 ~ The Champion Mindset ~ Top 10 traits of my most successful clients

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:30:35 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 042 ~ The Champion Mindset | Mobile Device Enabled “Losers focus on what they are going through; Champions focus on what they are going to.” ~ The Champion Mindset This week we are wrapping up our series on “Destination” and the importance of knowing and understanding the course you [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 041 ~ Louise Hay ~ The Need To Protect Your Thoughts

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:22:47 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 041 ~ Louise Hay “The thoughts we choose to think are the tools we use to paint the canvas of our lives” ~ Louise Hay Ican’t express how important it is to guard your thoughts and filter the content you allow yourself to take in. My most successful clients have a [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 040 ~ Chinese Proverb ~ Change Direction to Stay on Target

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 05:00:19 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 040 ~ Chinese Proverbs “If we do not change our direction we’re likely to end up where we’re headed.” ~ Chinese Proverb This week we continue with the topic of your DESTINATION. Last week in Episode 039 we discuss the importance to stay focused on your destination in-spite of your current [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 039 ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes ~ Don’t Focus on Your Circumstances

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:06:44 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 039 ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes “The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Progress and developing your full Potential requires Patience. It has to be nurture and developed. This week’s quote reminds us not [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 038 ~ John A. Pierce ~ How to find Common Ground

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:00:42 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 038 ~ John A. Pierce “Communication is not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.” ~ John A. Pierce The key to engaging communication is finding commonality with others. In fact, the word communication is derived from the Latin word communis, meaning “common.” Effective [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 037 ~ Are You Wasting Your Unique Gifts?

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:00:34 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 037 ~ Jewish Proverb “What you are is God’s gift to you, what you make of yourself is your gift to God.” ~ Jewish Proverb What if at the end of life we are asked only one question? What if that question was simply “What did you do with your gifts?” [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 035 ~ Loretta Mervis ~ The Intersection of Passion & Logic

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:03:37 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 035 ~ Loretta Mervis | Mobile Device Enabled “To engage my heart and my head together, that’s when I make the best decisions.” ~ Loretta Mervis This week’s quote is all about finding that interaction between the knowledge and strengths you posse and your passions, the stuff you really care [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 034 ~ Peter Drucker ~ What is Your Lack of Action Costing You?

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:23:16 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 034 ~ Peter Drucker “There is the risk you cannot afford to take, & There is the risk you cannot afford not to take.” ~ Peter Drucker This week we revisit the topic of Risk Episode #018. In this episode I dispel the notion that staying the same is less risky [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 033 ~ Henry Ford ~ The Opportunity of Failure

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:20:50 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 033 ~ Henry Ford “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” ~ Henry Ford You want to listen in and find out why I am a little intimidated by this week’s episode. Learn why failure is healthy! And why I want you to embrace it and not be afraid [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 032 ~ Ecclesiastes 9:17 ~ Turn Away from the Noise

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:57:59 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 032 ~ Ecclesiastes 9:17 “The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.” ~Ecclesiastes 9:17 If we are not careful we can fall prey to the inundation of all the demands for our attention. All of which, are trying to convince [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 031 ~ David Bach

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:04:03 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 031 ~ David Bach “Before you can really start setting financial goals, you need to determine where you stand.” ~David Bach With the New Year brings the hope of new beginnings. It is our nature for us to resolve to improve our lives in someway. Our resolutions generally involve either our [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 030 ~ Walt Diseny

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:30:25 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 030 ~ Walt Disney “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” ~Walt Disney As we reflect on our current position as we often do this time of year I think this quote is appropriate as we evaluate where we are and where we are headed. In [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 029 ~ Eric Sevareid

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:47:29 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 029 ~ Eric Sevareid “Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves” ~Eric Sevareid Ithink this is the perfect quote for this special episode. Listen to find out why? As we close out [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 028 ~ Jim Rohn

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:50:55 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 028 ~ Jim Rohn “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” ~Jim Rohn T his week’s episode speaks directly to how our friends, family, and co-workers can influence what Jim Rohn considered to be the 5 Components of Success: Listen in to find out [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 027 ~ Rudy Giuliani

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:06:48 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 027 ~ Rudy Giuliani “When you confront a problem, you begin to solve it.” ~ Rudy Giuliani What is your tendency when faced with a problem? Is it boldness? Or weakness? When you confront a problem head on, you begin the process of solving it. How do you handle difficult situations? [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 026 ~ Alan Alda

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:39:22 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 026 ~ Alan Alda “Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off once in a while or the light won’t come in.” ~Alan Alda When our thought patterns become automatic, we are in essence blocked in by our assumptions. The difficulty with assumptions is we cannot see the [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 025 ~ W. J. Cameron

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:25:52 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 025 ~W. J. Cameron “Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” ~ W. J. Cameron Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is a special episode of Words of Wisdom. It is early thanksgiving morning, and I am excited today. I love Thanksgiving Day – a day of fellowship with family and friends. [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 024 ~ Daniel J. Boorstin

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:26:09 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 024 ~ Daniel J. Boorstin “The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance – it is the illusion of knowledge.” ~Daniel J. Boorstin What a great reminder & prompt…for us to be passionate lifelong learners. It is important to have Conviction. The key message for this week is to be mindful [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 023 ~ Jewish Proverb

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:06:05 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 023 ~ Jewish Proverb “He who cannot endure the bad will not live to see the good” ~ Jewish Proverb There is a tremendous insight to be had when we are facing difficult and challenging times. What a great reminder that we must endure the bad to live to experience the [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 022 ~ It’s how you Say It

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 022 ~ Anonymous “It is not what you say; It’s how you say it.” ~Anonymous True effective communication is an art form, a life skill that is always being developed over the course of our lifetime. I touch on basic essential keys to more effective communication and understanding. The 1st key [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 021 ~ Mark Victor Hansen

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:03:50 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 021 ~ Mark Victor Hansen “An idea can take Nothing and turn it into Something.” ~Mark Victor Hansen The world as we know it is all its complexity is powered by nothing more than ideas put into actions. All the greatest moments in history started with a single idea. In episode [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 020 ~ Fall Down Seven times, Stand up Eight

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:09:48 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 020 ~ Japanese Proverb “Fall Down Seven times, Stand up Eight.” ~Japanese Proverb I‘ve fallen many times in my life. I have made many mistakes; I’ve fallen short of my goals and experienced my own failures. So what? Fall seven, stand up eight! Sure life is hard sometimes. Building character is [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 019 ~ John Luther Long

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:22:47 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 019 ~ John Luther Long “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to make them all yourself.” ~John Luther Long This quote caught my attention because it caused me to reassess how I learn from my mentors. So often we are eager to learn about success. [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 018 ~ T.S. Eliot

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:35:52 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 018 ~ T.S. Eliot “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” ~T.S. Eliot How far can you go? Do you know for sure where the outer limits of your potential lies? Have you test your own limits? What is the risk [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 017 ~ Doug King

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:38:42 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 017 ~ Doug King “Learn to pause…or nothing worthwhile will catch up with you” ~Doug King In this episode introduce the concept of the “hardtop” as a schedule event. Where is your “Hard Stop” in your day…your week…month? Do you give yourself the opportunity to pause? Do you permit yourself to [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 016 ~ Terry Josephson

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:41:28 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 016 ~ Terry Josephson ““Stop thinking in terms of limitations and start thinking in terms of possibilities” ~Terry Josephson This week’s quote speaks directly to what I do as a coach in my coaching practice. I help my clients to see their hidden opportunities. Within the coaching process, I get the [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 015 ~ Sam Walton

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:52:01 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 015 ~ Sam Walton “Nothing can substitute a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise-They’re free & worth a fortune.” ~Sam Walton Think about what it is like when a complete stranger pays you a compliment. It feels awesome! If a stranger can make you feel this good, how about someone [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 014 ~ Mark Twain

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:44:08 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 014 ~ Mark Twain “The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them” ~Mark Twain Ichampion Twain’s encouragement to read good books. I thoroughly enjoy reading as a way to expose my mind to new ideas, concepts and principles. This is one of [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 013 ~ Lee Siber

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:37:59 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 013 ~ Lee Siber “Research shows that 90 % of five year olds are creative, but only 2 % of adults are..” ~Lee Siber So how do we increase our creative percentages towards our favor? Imagine what it would be like, if we could return to a time of wide-eyed wonderment? [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 012 ~ Jim McEachern

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:09:30 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 012 ~ Jim McEachern “What you are someday going to be you are now becoming.” ~Jim McEachern In my background research for this weeks quote from Jim McEachern, I discovered the quote was part of larger essay. The essay is compelling enough that I decided to share it with you in [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 011 ~ Arnold Palmer

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:03:34 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 011 ~ Arnold Palmer “Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.” ~Arnold Palmer Arnold’s reminds us in this episode that ultimately self-employment, whether it be playing professional golf or building a better widget, comes down to the requirement of meeting our most basic needs before we can begin [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 010 ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:56:47 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 010 ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “It takes as much time and energy to wish as it does to plan.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt What a great reminder of how we should spend our creative energy. I have to admit as big picture kind of guy this quote really challenges me. Isn’t it true though, [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 009 ~ Anne Frank

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:03:35 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 009 ~ Anne Frank “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~Anne Frank Often in my coaching practice I hear my clients say: “I want to experience significance.” “I want to help people.” “I want to make a difference.” “I wish [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 008 ~ Thomas Edison

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:15:20 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 008 ~ Thomas Edison “I have more respect for the fellow with a single idea who gets there than for the fellow with a thousand ideas who does nothing.” ~Thomas Edison An idea with no action is like an unread book on your bookshelf. Take it step further, and I would [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 007 ~ Thomas Edison

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:56:08 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 007 ~ Thomas Edison “Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.” ~Thomas Edison In this episode I discuss why contentment does not equal complacency. “Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.” Why are these two elements needed for progress? I wrestled with this at first until I [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 006 ~ Jean Rostand

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:43:07 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 006 ~ Jean Rostand “A man is not old as long as he is seeking something” ~Jean Rostand This week I tackle this important quote and address the following questions: 1. Should we be seeking anything at all? 2. Is it important ? 3. Shouldn’t we just learn to be content [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 005 ~ Abraham Lincoln ~ How are you pouring LIFE into your years?

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:43:04 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 005 ~ Abraham Lincoln “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~Abraham Lincoln Each day is a gift, a precious and limited commodity. What are you currently doing to pour life into your years? What are you currently [...]

Words of Wisdom: Ep. 004 ~ Erich Fromm ~ The Need To Become Your Potential

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:15:45 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 004 ~ Erich Fromm “Man’s main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is.” ~Erich Fromm In this episode I discuss Erich Fromm’s theory on the 8 basic human needs; and how understanding your strengths/talents can help you fill the need in a [...]

Words of Wisdom: Episode 003 ~ Master Yoda ~ Have You Left Room for Failure?

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:31:04 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 003 ~ Master Yoda “Do or Do not. There is no try.” ~Master Yoda Iwelcome a special guest this week. In this episode I discuss the significance of one tiny 3 letter word and how it can prevent you from experiencing success in your pursuits. I also encourage you [...]

Words of Wisdom: Ep. 002 ~ Sam Ewing ~ Don’t just work hard, Work Smart!

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:12:45 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 002 ~ Sam Ewing “It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours.” ~Sam Ewing In this episode you will discover my Grandfather’s work mantra. I discuss the danger of working real hard, real fast in relation to real results. [...]

Words of Wisdom: Ep. 001 ~ Anna Quindlen ~ Keep Moving Towards the Best You

Jason Ayers | Life Coach & Life Planning Strategist — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:44:45 +0000

Words of Wisdom: Episode 001 ~ Anna Quindlen “A finished person is a boring person.” ~Anna Quindlen Anna provides us with this week’s coaching application, which calls for us to adjust our thinking on what it means to be a complete person. I suggest that you will never get there; There is no finish line… [...]