The Daily Wake Up Micro Podcast

The Propaganda of Others

The problem with social media and “perfect lives” is if we take out the ‘v’ it’s “perfect lies” and we become an outlet of propaganda from others because it’s not our true self
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Dream Fearlessly

I saw a sign while watching the Seahawks game that read Dream Fearlessly. I love that message to dream without fear. Now we know courage cannot exist without fear so when you start putting together your plan of accomplishing your dream - it may get scary. Following your plan is how you can show courage.
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The Cliche Machine

Russell Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks was mic’d up for the Monday Night Football broadcast and was mocked on Twitter by those that were watching the game. He continually used football cliches that some are calling him out on. What they are missing is the positive energy he is transferring to his teammates.
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The Accidental Author

Each and every weekday I have the privilege of doing this podcast. Even when I was really sick with the flu, the one thing I looked forward to was THIS podcast. So how many listeners do I have? Not a lot, which means I can transcribe the audio to print and write a book!!! It’s at least 264 pages! Crazy good times are ahead.
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Catch a Tiger by the Tail

The other night I had a dream about an evil looking tiger lurking in the shadows outside a screen door. The tiger symbolized my unknown future of 2020, the scary outlook and potential danger.
Listen in to today's 4 AM Daily Wake Up (micro) Podcast to see how I handled this situation.
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They Aren’t Picking You

Remember the last time you sat around waiting to be picked? How did it feel when you weren’t picked? Did it sting a bit? Good! Now take that sting and utilize your talents by doing it yourself instead of waiting to be picked. Because they aren’t picking you.
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Where Are You Thankful?

We conclude the 5W's of Thanksgiving with the question, WHERE are you thankful. Short answer is, at your job, in your classroom, in your bed as you wake up, in your bed as you go to sleep, etc. What you need to do is create your own personal space - even if you can’t find a quiet spot - create one in your head. For me, where I practice my initial thankfulness each morning is in my bed to start off each day. I think to myself of every family member and give thanks for them being in my life. There are no excuses here. Even if you don't think you have a place due to your circumstances, create one in your mind. There are many individuals behind bars that know freedom more than those of us outside of the prison walls. Freeing your mind starts with being thankful and that’s WHERE we all need to start: In our mind, being intentional with our thanksgiving. You got it, now go #getit #4amDWU #knowTroy
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WHEN Are You Thankful?

Continuing our 5Ws of being thankful, today we talk about When are you thankful.
The thought behind this is how intentional you are in taking the time to be thankful.
Today is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in November. That is a specific day, not date, day.
Setting aside a specific time to reflect and be thankful is being intentional with your appreciation of what or who is in your life.
For me it’s the first thing I do in the morning, before my PPR (Pray. Plan. Read). Often times after I wake up I spend 2-4 minutes being thankful for my family. I think on each one and remind myself of how thankful I am to have them in my life.
So, my when for intentionally being thankful is the first thing I do when I wake up.
Do you set aside a portion of your day to be thankful? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
#4amDWU #knowTroy #thankful
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WHY Are You Thankful?

Knowing WHY you are thankful for WHO you are thankful for and WHAT you are thankful for requires intentional thinking.
If I were to tell you how incredible you are without offering a specific the kind words may fall flat.
Specifics are important in everything we do.
If you don’t know exactly why you are thankful, it’s because you haven’t put thought to it and that's why I'm here - to PROVOKE thought.
Why are you thankful for that person in your life? Have you told them the specifics of your appreciation?
Why are you thankful for what you have? Why are you thankful for what you do?
Have you confirmed the initial thought with a supportive reason?
Take some time to think about the WHY behind your thankfulness.
#4amDWU #knowTroy #thankful
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WHAT Are You Thankful For?

Continuing this Thanksgiving week with being thankful for all we have.
Five days. Five W's. It's a match made in Heaven!
This week we are going to discuss the following:
• Who you are thankful for
• What you are thankful for
• Why you are thankful
• When you are thankful
• Where you are thankful
Today, I’d like you to think about what you are thankful for.
This is related to
What you have and What you do
So many times we compare what we have and what we do to others.
We look at their success, look at their accomplishments, and cry "It's not fair."
For today I’d like for you to think about what you do have and what you activates you do that you can be thankful for.
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