In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Mike Schlappi.  At the age of 15 Mike did get shot – he took a bullet at point blank range in the chest.  It clipped his lung, barely missed his heart, and lodged in his spine leaving him paralyzed permanently.  Mike’s experience is not that different from your own.  The subtitle for his book is, “I got shot, what’s your problem?”  This in no way minimizes your problem, just acknowledges that everybody has one.  Get a whole new perspective on attitude with this episode.

 

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined once again by Connie Sokol, author of Motherhood Matters and Faithful Fit & Fabulous.  Connie drills right down on the three primary roles that we as parents fill with some very practical and energizing tips for keeping it all in balance.  This little book will make a fabulous gift for Mother’s Day!  Learn more about Connie and her books at http://www.8basics.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Pete Adams, who is the author of a new book called “Visualfestation.”  Pete has discovered through multiple experiences in his own life how to implement the law of attraction in bringing about what he wants in life.  Listen in as Dr. Paul and Pete discuss some very basic starting points in manifesting exactly what you want in your life.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Dr. Craig Manning.  Dr. Manning is the author of a groundbreaking new book in the area of higher performance called “The Fearless Mind”.  Craig assists athletes, teams, and individuals as a mental strength coach.  In this episode, you will learn the five essential steps to higher performance, which apply to whatever contexts are relevant to you.  You can learn more about Craig and his services at GriffinHillConsulting.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Tiffany Berg.  Tiffany has been a success coach for over a decade, and has recently been working as a hospital chaplain with end of life patients and their families.  This life change for Tiffany came as a result of her own husband being diagnosed with a terminal condition.  The context of facing mortality brings a lot of things into perspective.  Part of this conversation is focused on taking care of yourself and emotional intelligence.  You can learn to say “no” appropriately when you really begin to “know” yourself.  Don’t miss this episode especially if you are a care giver, or know someone who is.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Kelli Davis who is the author of Porcelain Soldier – Discovering Gratitude in Cancer.  At the age of 28, Kelli who was otherwise fit and healthy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  In this thought-provoking conversation, you get to meet someone who has truly taken life’s adversity and turned it into something powerful and inspiring.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Bill Seger, author of “Why Me? A Gay Man’s Struggle for Love and Family.”  Bill shares his experience in discovering that choice is the way out of a lifestyle that was not working for him.  At some point, Bill stopped beating himself up for something he was ashamed of and asked a new question – Why Not Me?  Bill is going to take some heat for suggesting that there is choice involved in the issue of homosexuality, but will also create new possibilities for others.  Learn more about Bill at www.whyme-whystruggle.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Connie Sokol, author of Faithful, Fit, and Fabulous.  Connie is on a mission to assist women to Live On Purpose.  Her practical and energetic approach help to illuminate the principles to take on the improvements in your life that you have been meaning to do, and to do it in “chewable chunks”.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Rich Christiansen who is the author of Bootstrap Business and Zig Zag Principle.  Rich has founded or co-founded 32 businesses, 11 of which were ugly failures (and he is very proud of these failures), and 11 of which were multi-million dollar successes.  Rich has developed a strategy through all he has learned to assist entrepreneurs who want to start a small business.  Rich teaches that in business, as well as in life, the best course to your big goals involves a lot of zigs and zags.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by corporate change specialist and novelist, Janice Van Dyck.  Janice shares her experience about dealing with changes and negotiating though some of the changes of choice as well as those that are kind of thrust upon us.  Janice’s novel, Finding Frances, is a powerful exploration of a family dealing with the final change created by the death of their mother.  Use this conversation to examine your own changes and create new possibilities moving forward.  You might also enjoy this article Janice wrote for About.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Harriet Cabelly, a life coach in New York.  Life’s challenges and adversity create opportunities to create something beautiful.  Learn to live life to the fullest despite, and sometimes because of, your challenges.  You can see more of what Harriet does through her website – http://www.rebuildyourlifecoach.com/home.html.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by author Haley Freeman.  Haley’s book, “A Future For Tomorrow” is an account of her own journey in recovering from Anorexia Nervosa.  Haley’s experience is a valuable look into the roots of eating disorders, with some powerful messages of hope to those who may be struggling with similar challenges, or to the parents and friends who provide an essential resource to them.  You can learn more or purchase Haley’s book through her website, www.afuturefortomorrow.com.


In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Dr. Cameron L. Mosher.  Cam is a personal empowerment coach, trainer, and author who is passionate about assisting others to see their own limitations and to move beyond their fears to freedom.  His key message is that “I’m OK, I’m Just Not Finished Yet,” which is also the title of his book.  Cam truly believes that the impossible IS possible, as he provides powerful experiences to people through his ropes course and fire walk.  You can learn more about Dr. Cam Mosher and his programs or purchase his book through his website: http://www.IWalkedOnFire.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by author Annette Lyon. Annette shares her story of the principles and the journey that she took to become a published author. Her latest novel, “Band of Sisters,” profiles a group of five women who form an uncommon bond of friendship as their husbands are deployed.  Annette’s story (her own) is an inspiring example of applying principles of success to follow your dreams.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Jill Stevens Shepherd. At the ripe old age of 26, Jill has already served 8 years in the Utah Army National Guard, including a tour of duty as an Army Medic in Afghanistan, was Miss Utah 2007 and a finalist in the Miss America pageant in 2008. Jill is now an emergency room nurse, enjoys running, and has been married for about a year. Jill shares her experience along with the principles that remind us that “it’s all good” even through the hard experiences in life. Make sure you add Jill’s book by the same title to your inspirational reading list.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Mike Akagi.  Mike is an elite athlete and co-author of the book “Secrets of the Fountain of Youth” with Mary Louise Zeller.  Mike and Mary Louise adhere to a philosophy that “aging” as we traditionally think of it is not necessary, and that through diet, mindset, and practice one can actually practice “youthing.”  Mike is also a top distributor for a company called Kyani (a proud sponsor of Live On Purpose Radio), and has found in Kyani’s products some of the keys to “youthing.”  Mike’s passion for what he does and the vehicle of Kyani is obvious in this high-energy episode.  To learn more about Kyani and its products, please visit http://liveonpurpose.mykyanilife.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Kirk Weisler is back in an archived reprise appropriate to the season. Please enjoy this classic from our top ten collection.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul shares the mic with LeeAnn Taylor, who is an author and film maker from Los Angeles and a mother of five.  LeeAnn’s story includes the remarkable experience she has had with three of her children being afflicted with Fragile X Syndrome which has left them severely disabled.  This experience, along with many others, has helped LeeAnn to discover a new definition for the word “perfection”.  Her story is sure to inspire and bring hope even in the darkest of times.  You can visit LeeAnn’s website at www.leeanntaylorstory.com.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Woody Woodward, author of “Millionaire Dropouts” and creator/producer of the inspiring movie “i-Ology”. Woody talks about the emotional fingerprint that everyone has – basically what makes you feel important. Understanding this emotional fingerprint helps you to move beyond the barriers and adversity that you face in life to be truly successful. Join Dr. Paul and Woody on July 29th at 6:30 p.m. in Sandy Utah – http://www.alivewithwoody.com/.

You may remember my mentioning Woody Woodward before as the creator of the most inspiring movie of the last decade, “i-Ology”

You can preview or order the film here: http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=966493
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In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, John and Amy Simmons share their inspiring story with Dr. Paul about adopting children from Russia.  John is the author of the book, “The Marvelous Journey Home“, which is based on their experience.  It is amazing to consider all we can learn from even the smallest people about the biggest principles in life.  Enjoy this conversation, and share it with other families!

 

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Steve Farber.  Steve is the author of “The Radical Leap”, “The Radical Edge”, and more recently “Greater Than Yourself”.  Through more than two decades of leadership coaching and mentoring, Steve has dialed in on the powerful process of helping others to become greater than yourself.  Learn more about this inspiring project at http://www.greaterthanyourself.com/, or visit Steve’s blogsite at http://stevefarber.com/.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews Stephen M.R. Covey, author of “The Speed of Trust”.  Most people know that trust has a lot to do with their willingness to work with an individual or a company.  Stephen expertly illustrates the core elements that make up trust, and gives practical guidance on behaviors that can be learned and practiced to increase trust.  Mutual friends of Dr. Paul and Stephen, Ken and Vicki Dudley, are in studio to contribute to the conversation.  Learn more about Stephen and his work at www.speedoftrust.com.


In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Brett Harward, author of The 5 Laws that Determine All of Life’s Outcomes.  Brett is a skilled teacher who powerfully articulates the elusive obvious.  The five laws will give you a perspective that you can apply immediately to improve your outcomes in business, relationships, and life. To learn more about Brett and his programs, visit http://manifestforsuccess.com/.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by author and business strategist Patrick Smyth.  As a young soldier in the special forces of the South African army, Patrick had the dubious privilege of meeting several sometimes very large members of the animal kingdom up close and personal.  His encounters with elephants became one of his greatest sources of inspiration and awe, and provide analogies for his book, Elephant Walk.  Patrick is now a highly respected business strategist, who consults and trains worldwide.  Learn more about Patrick and what he has to offer at www.innovationhabitude.com.

Dave Austin, Dr. Paul, Roger AnthonyIn this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by two world class speakers and trainers; Dave Austin and Roger Anthony. This episode is sure to become a favorite among Live On Purpose subscribers, as Dave and Roger bring their wit, powerful metaphors, and unmatched experience in helping people to transform life. Dave and Roger have also united to take flight with a project that will magnify the success of individuals and organizations – visit www.exceedpotential.com or call 805-910-5139 to learn more.

Throughout time, the power of a positive attitude has been taught and emphasized as a prerequisite to success. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by bestselling author, Jon Gordon. Jon is the author of “The No Complaining Rule” as well as the international bestseller, “The Energy Bus.” In the midst of the barrage of negativity in our world, intentionally creating positive energy is a must for anyone who wants peace, success, and productivity. Several suggestions are given to create this effect in your life and to empower those around you; including the “thank you” walk, changing your thinking from “have to” to “get to”, and defining what it is that you love about your problem. A big part of living on purpose is choosing the positive – tell a positive story about your life!

 

In the previous epidode of Live On Purpose Radio, you heard Frank Abagnale tell his story from his own perspective. In this episode, Mr. Abagnale very graciously joins Dr. Paul for a discussion of some of the principles and morals that make his story inspiring. What Frank did as a notorious con-man 40 years ago gave him the power to catch people’s attention. What he has done since then can illuminate the principles that could bring some enormous power into your life if you are willing to be taught from his deep bank of experience. Please visit www.abagnale.com to learn more about what Frank is offering now to the world.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews magician, author, and inspirational speaker, Brad Barton.  Brad wrote a book called “Beyond Illusions”.  Interestingly enough, this book, written by a magician, is about not being deceived.  Brad shares some incredible insights that you will find immediately relevant to your life and relationships.

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In this special edition of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul invites his friend and best-selling author, Garrett Gunderson, for a live tele-seminar. Live callers from across the nation pose their questions to Garrett about his groundbreaking book on personal finance, “Killing Sacred Cows.”

One of our listeners asked Garrett what a few of the most influential books were for him personally – we’ve included a link here with his answers (see carousel below).

Also, here is a QUICK LINK to the previous interview that I did with Garrett last October just as the book was being completed.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews author and life coach, Darlene Braden. Darlene is an expert in the area of NLP (neurolinguistic programming) and helps people in their professional and personal lives to overcome self sabotage.

For this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul is joined by Michael Ray Hopkin to interview Phil Myers, co-author of the hot new business book, “Tuned In: Uncover the Extraordinary Opportunities That Lead to Business Breakthroughs.” In this discussion, Phil shares his vast experience in working with thousands of companies to help them master the steps to being tuned in and creating what he calls a “resonator”, which is a perfect solution to a specific problem that is so compelling and powerful that it sells itself.

  1. Find Unresolved Problems
  2. Understand Buyer Personas
  3. Quantify the Impact
  4. Create Breakthrough Experiences
  5. Articulate Powerful Ideas
  6. Establish Authentic Connections

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews best-selling author Pamela Hansen.  Pam has had some powerful experiences with transforming her life and shares her inspiring story in two recent books.  I’ve started a bit of a pattern here with interviewing inspiring runners – lots of great life analogies to be found in this particular topic.  Learn more about Pam at www.runningwithangels.com or click on the links below to purchase her inspiring books.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul welcomes a colleague and friend, Dr. Dean Barley to the show. Dr. Barley shares some of the research and current thinking about a newer focus in the field of psychology – the positive psychology of happiness and prosperity. Several books are cited, which are listed in the carousel below.


In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews Dayna Steele. Dayna is the author of Rock To The Top: What I Learned About Success From The World’s Greatest Rock Stars. She was known for years as Houston’s “First Lady of Radio” with her inside look at the lives and personalities of some of the top rock celebrities. In this interview, Dayna shares what she has learned from the people she has known, as well as her passion for life and liberty. Please visit also the website Dayna set up to promote and encourage proper respect for the National Anthem.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews WWII Veteran Zane Taylor.  Zane shares stories and experiences from being an infantryman on the front lines in France, and principles he has learned as a result of his experiences.  Zane’s book, Lesser Heroes, is available through the link on this post.  Hearing the memories of our WWII veterans is becoming a more rare experience.  May we all remember the high cost of freedom that has been paid by our service men and women.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews one of his own coaches, Colleen O’Donnell. Colleen is a very successful business owner and co-author of the book “Generous Kids“. Teaching kids the habit of giving on purpose is one way to change the world. Add power to your life by giving your time, talents, and treasure.

Best-selling author David Meerman Scott joins Dr. Paul and Michael Ray Hopkin to discuss concepts from his book, “The New Rules Of Marketing and PR”, the leading business book of 2007. Anyone can become a thought leader and get their message out to the world through the new world of information and the internet. This content is absolutely essential for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone else who wants to succeed in today’s marketplace.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews returning guest, Summer A. Morris. Summer is a licensed counselor who specializes in infertility and women’s issues. Summer highlights some of the points from the book, “The Female Brain” by Dr. Louann Brizendine. This discussion is geared toward helping people to understand better the female brain and also gives some practical advice about what to do with this information. You can learn more about some of Summer’s work through her blog www.infertelligence.wordpress.com

Facing fears is a daily part of Dr. Paul’s work.  Parents sometimes wonder how they can help their kids with this thing that is even difficult for them.  In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews Ken Baker, author of Brave Little Monster.  The discussion is centered around how to help kids, but the principles work for big people too.

Everyone has a unique package in their life of assets and liabilities. Our liabilities or difficulties can sometimes prompt us to do the kind of thinking that creates misery and captivity. On this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews two men, Bill Seger and David Peterson, who each share their particular stories about how they have come to terms with some difficult liabilities in their own life.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul interviews international best-selling author and leadership expert, Mark Sanborn. Mark wrote The Fred Factor which contains four key principles for turning the ordinary in your life into the extraordinary. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Dr. Paul interviews attorney Will Rodgers about becoming better men, which is also the title of an upcoming book.  Will shares some of his difficult past, and discussion turns to how life circumstances are not the determining factor for prosperity and happiness in life.

Adrian Marinovich joins Dr. Paul on this episode of Live On Purpose. Adrian is a lawyer-psychotherapist based in Los Angeles who recently completed a nearly 10,000 mile journey around the country interviewing so-called “ordinary” people about extraordinary things in their life for an upcoming documentary movie called “A Hero On Every Block.” You can learn more about Adrian and this documentary at www.aherooneveryblock.com .

Dr. Paul discusses the process of discovering you soul purpose with Steve D’Annunzio, author of The Prosperity Paradigm. Learn more about Steve and receive a phenomenal gift during his book launch by visiting www.prosperitysteve.com online.

Live On Purpose favorite, Kirk Weisler, joins Dr. Paul for a return appearance by popular request.

Best selling author, Leslie Householder, talks with Dr. Paul about breaking through the terror barrier through understanding your mind. Check out Leslie’s website at www.thoughtsalive.com, and get a special offer as a “live on purpose” listener for her home study course at www.prosperyourfamily.com.

Dr. Paul is joined by successful business man and entrepreneur Garrett B. Gunderson to talk about his new book Killing Sacred Cows.  This book discusses how to defeat the lies and myths surrounding money and prosperity.  You can get Garrett’s book through his website at www.garrettbgunderson.com where you can also get in touch with him or read his daily blog.

In this episode, Dr. Paul interviews Amanda Dickson, KSL morning news radio host, about her new book, Wake Up To A Happier Life.  Discussion includes choosing happiness, letting go of what’s not working, and practicing cheerfulness.  You can get Amanda’s book through www.Deseretbook.com .

Dr. Paul’s guest on this episode is Kirk Weisler, author of The Dog Poop Initiative, and The Cookie Thief. Dr. Paul and Kirk discuss the power and importance of stories and language to create a positive culture. Learn more about Kirk at his website; www.kirkweisler.com, where you can also purchase his delightful books.