Choose Don't Excuse

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Sinopsis

Jody and Judie Sedrick explore your greatest power, thepower to choose.When you discover this ultimate power you can literally change and direct every aspect of your life;  emotional, physical, spiritual, build positive relationships, steer your career in new directions, the sky is the limit.No more excuses! You have the POWER to CHOOSE to truly own your life.  Join us as we explore and tap into this most amazing gift.

Episodios

  • 42. Holiday Mindset

    05/12/2019 Duración: 35min

    We are full swing into the holiday season. With the holidays comes the Holiday Mindset. How do you manage your time, get things done and still enjoy the season? Jody shares the challenge he’s having in keeping productivity up but allowing his team to enjoy the season You are always going to have something going on whether it’s the holidays or not Meeting with the team to set a plan to hit the goals so everyone can enjoy the seasons Establishing habits before the busy or challenging times hit you. When the feeling of the season hits you is it genuine or fake? Are you only feeling love & gratitude during the season or all year round? Why Judie doesn’t Black Friday shop Is my Holiday Mindset and annual mindset? Is it a true indication of my heart and character? Fully enjoy the moment. It’s easy to be on either extreme - work all the time or play all the time Time management often is viewed as a negative when it actually FREES you to truly be present Choice and Excuse Segment Follow Us Ins

  • When You're Not Feeling Gratitude and It's Thanksgiving

    28/11/2019 Duración: 32min

    We LOVE Thanksgiving and Christmas. This has been one of those weeks where discipline kicks in.  We want to be grateful but desire to be sincere and right now it feels like we are going through the motions. How do you find gratitude when you are just not feeling it? Join us as candidly discuss our struggle to be grateful in the face of heavy challenges. When emotions take over discipline is needed to pull you through Finding more gratitude for one of our children when you are frustrated and upset at their decisions Dreading the holidays when you normally love and look forward to the holidays Getting passed the quaintness of saying “I’m grateful” and finding true gratitude Sometimes you have to go through the motions first can start putting you in a positive grateful zone Serving others will get you out of your head and do something for others Be grateful for the specific thing you are struggling with. Going through the motions is a synonym for discipline Some gifts you have to work for I

  • 40. What? You're Not Perfect?

    21/11/2019 Duración: 31min

    What do you mean you’re not perfect? How come we feel such heavy pressure to be perfect? Why can’t we give ourselves some grace? Grace to rest. Grace to Grow. Join us as we discuss the pressure to be perfect. Show highlights: Continually pushing ourselves that we are consumed by perfection Judie as a young mom falling into the comparison trap and struggling to “keep up” Society has set women up that they have to be able to do everything and be everything otherwise they are not a full woman The challenge women face of continually having to work extra hard prove their worth and play the perfection game Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father in Heaven because within me you can become like Him through his Grace We tend to only look at the bad things that we do instead of identifying and embracing our natural gifts Thinking of ourself less than others because we don’t have their gift Learning to know when to turn to others for their gift to complement our personal gifts It’s not about perfect

  • 39. Visualization and Vision - The realization of a dream

    14/11/2019 Duración: 37min

    This week we visit the power of visualization to bring a dream to reality that was inspired by Jody attending the Glassparency product reveal at SEMA last week. It hit me like a ton of bricks with Ray Doran said, "I envisioned this exact event 3 years ago". Do you have a dream so big that it is pushing you to work the long game? Join us as we discuss: Ray Doran’s visualization of the GP Reveal that he envisioned 3 years earlier Holding tight to your vision and seeing it to fruition When things are going bad say “Good” It’s an opportunity to grow, to learn to become something new Flip the switch in your mind Sometimes you have to shed that which is holding you back Why is it that we retreat when we know there is a better plan, a better way for us? You need to be able to honestly, personally assess where you are? Are you willing to do what is needed to accomplish the vision you seek? Prep, plan, and plan in your mind what you need to do Get rid of works like “Can’t” and replace with “I Am”

  • 38 The ABC’s in Our Quest for Success

    31/10/2019 Duración: 40min

    This week we revisit our experience speaking at the Success Quest conference in Salt Lake City this past weekend. What an AMAZING experience preparing for this conference as well as presenting. It was a great opportunity for us to work together to pursue and accomplish a goal. Show highlights: Vision of Kalob Valle and Jacob Harmon to create a community of “Questers” who are seeking to find, build and discover success in every aspect of your life Success Quest conference at the Olympic Training facility ( where greatness is literally being built) What does it take to find that inner strength to really push yourself to the next level Our 5 hour drive and conversation about success in preparation for us speaking at the conference The power of reflection The ABCs to success that we shared at the conference A -ttitude B -lessings C -ommitment and Celebration The power of POSITIVITY The power and coolness of pursuing and executing on a goal together Preparation lays the foundational steps fo

  • 37. Get my MOJO Back

    24/10/2019 Duración: 43min

    You ever find yourself on a POSITIVE vibe then someone or something happens your life to cause you to lose your MOJO?  Let's be real it happens to the best of us. Join us as we explore how to recapture and hold on to our mojo. Show Highlights We will be speaking at the SuccessQuest "Becoming The Best You" Conference Saturday, October 26th from 6-9 pm Feeling great and then losing your mojo Recognizing that it is a moment in time When the rain clouds and storms of life hit what do we do? Run for shelter - Retreat and Regroup; music, prayer, breathing Assess & Empathize - Your mindset determines your reality Separating the emotion from the event - Clinically address the situation Point of friction is where you grow Shelf it. Put on your performer hat and revisit later Your mindset determines your reality Follow Us Instagram: Jody: https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick/ Judie: https://www.instagram.com/choose_dont_excuse/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/choosedontexcuse

  • 36. Lessons Learned from Judie's First Body Building Competition

    17/10/2019 Duración: 42min

    This week we explore lessons learned from Judie preparing for and competing in her first bodybuilding competition. We discuss Judie's realization of her goal of competing in a Body Build competition. Lessons learned from this experience Why did it take you so long to achieve the goal? There are seasons in your life and the timing wasn't right Not being brave enough to ask questions Fear of the unknown - Posing on stage. "The unknowns were the hardest thing for me" Practice, practice, practice Evaluating each practice session to make minute improvements Don't baby me - hold me accountable Failing is a good thing - fail forward Ke'ilani's experience coaching a young athlete Compare to admire and be inspired. Don't compare and despair Why not do it now? We are excited to announce that we have been invited to speak together at the SuccessQuest conference in Salt Lake City on October 26, 2019. If you guys are in the Salt Lake City area and looking for a great event for motivation and inspirat

  • 35. Maniacally Focused

    11/10/2019 Duración: 30min

    Are you Maniacally Focused? What does it mean to be maniacally focused? Is there a difference between being laser-focused? Our conversation and thoughts are inspired by Matt Oppenheimer’s Keynote address at Boise Startup Week’s Grow Track.  Jody had the opportunity to Emcee the event and be one of the speakers on Tuesday. Join us as we discuss:

  • 34. Your Past Doesn't Define Your Destiny

    03/10/2019 Duración: 42min

    We are amazed at the response to our two past episodes exploring our personal battle with anxiety and depression.  If you missed them please listen to Battling the Internal Turmoil and Battling The Invisible Illness. This week we explore the importance of not letting our past hold us back and defining our destiny. Embrace the lessons, the heartaches, disappointments and even success of the past and use them as launching points for where you are trying to go. Show highlights: We touch on a few thoughts we received from people who are experiencing depression. Jody's discussion with Neil Legend about what he missed as a child with his dad. The tendency to make excuses because of our past and even our present to not taking action to change our destiny Not staying with a goal long enough How long do you stay working for a goal? Make a decision today and stay consistent in the efforts required to achieve your goal Set markers so that you can measure your progress Micro improvements com

  • 33. Battling The Internal Turmoil

    26/09/2019 Duración: 54min

    In followup to last week’s podcast, we share some tips that we've found or that were share with us to help you work through or prevent the downward spiral of stress, depression, and anxiety. Plus Judie rolls her eyes and Jody leading to a funny discussion. Show highlights: Recognizing that stress is real. There are points of friction that we need to embrace to grow. Battling the internal turmoil while putting on your best face for the world Extend a little more grace, kindness, and patience If you didn’t have bad luck you’d have no luck at all Laughter can help you face challenges and dark days Tips to battle the internal turmoil Be aware of yourself Journaling your good days and bad days so you can see patterns. Mind Mapping Talking to others Happy light. Getting sunshine Staying busy at productive things Say no at the right time If you are struggling and would like to visit with one of us please contact us at choosedontexcuse@gmail.com Make sure t

  • 32. Battling the Invisible Illness - A Discussion on Mental Health

    21/09/2019 Duración: 44min

    This week we have a very candid and heart felt discussion about mental illness. The battle is real. Enduring and coping with mental issues is a real challenge for your loved one battling the mental issue and those around them who are trying to provide love, understanding and support. One of the key things that makes it so challenging is that it is an invisilbe illness. While we are better about facing the biting reality of mental issues it still can be difficult to admit, confront and discuss. Join us as we open our hearts and discuss battling the invisible illness. Highlights from this episode I'm just not feeling my self Tell tell signs that we've noticed Tips for those who are supporting those suffering from mental illness, depression, anxiety, etc. Pushing past the stigma and recognizing mental illness is a real issue Dealing with dark thoughts The importance of loved ones developing greater empathy, consideration, and deeper love and commitment Celebrating and enjoying the good minutes, h

  • 31. Fanning The Ember of Greatness

    12/09/2019 Duración: 44min

    This week we pick up our conversation from last week’s interview with our son Zayne. We start by exploring what it takes to fan the ember of greatness that is already within you into a flame of opportunity.Show Highlights:Reintroduction to Jody and Judie and Choose Don’t ExcuseExploring your interest and natural gifts.Putting yourself in an environment that allows you to explore and explode your inherent talentsThe importance of being open Take the leap - overcoming fear and our tendency to be risk adverseWhen your vision is big enough it pushes you through the lean timesDiscipline and vision carry you through the lean timesLet time be on your side. Don’t let time hold you back. It your friend not an enemyJody's journey across multiple careersWrite down 10 things that interest you and explore themWe also introduce a new feature "Choice or Excuse"____________Follow UsInstagram:Jody: https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick/Judie: https://www.instagram.com/choose_dont_excuse/Facebook: https://facebook.com/choosedo

  • 30. Insights from a 23 year old "Mobster" an interview with our son Zayne.

    04/09/2019 Duración: 46min

     This week we are super excited to have our son Zayne as our guest. Yes, he is a "Mobster" for Dutch Bros, a coffee and smoothie shop in the western United States.  It's more than a coffee shop. It's an experience!  Join us as we explore moving passed a transaction to creating a transformative experience focused on YOU!  This is such a fun and enlightening interview join us as we learn from a 23 year old mobster.Show highlights:Introduction to Zayne, our number 3 son Zayne and Dutch BrosMOB - Master of Barista. Protectors of Dutch Bros cultureHow you can make something transactional into something transformationalPush authenticity and being intentional in everything you doYou can get coffee anywhere but what Dutch Bros actually sells is loveTraining Dutch Bros team members to create a transformative experienceProviding the same direction to create a phenomenal cultureAnyone can have a BIG impact with the right heartInspiration comes from so many good placesWhat inspires and pushes Zayne to be inspirational to

  • 29. Bridging The Expectation Gap

    29/08/2019 Duración: 41min

    This week Jody is in North Carolina visiting one his customers, rolling out and training them on the use of RoadFS. We explore the expectation gap and how bridging the gap through solid communication and a heart that serves opens unlimited posibilities. And those possibilities will be a marriage of what you bring to the table and what the bring to the table to create somethign beautiful and amazing.Show highlights:Onsite with Visual Perfection in Morganton North CarolinaMissing that important human interaction. Yes, automation is a great tool but also can diminish true communication. Are we losing the human connection in certain aspects?A picture doesn’t give you full understanding. You can explain what a country is like but until you are there you can’t fully understand. Smell, hear, feel and see give full experience that otherwise can’t understandGetting the full picture enables you to truly understandWhen we communicate we tend to have our own agenda in our mind. Listen to hear or identify the essence of a

  • 28. No Fear

    22/08/2019 Duración: 41min

    Today we explore overcoming fear; the fear of pain, the fear of starting something new, the fear of moving into the unknown. Swallow your fear and join us as we explore some hilarious stories that highlight the mental challenge of overcoming fear.Show highlightsStarting the new school year; Junior and Senior year for our youngest kids.Parent brag moment - Ke’ilani commits to play D1 Volleyball with UVU. Go Wolverines!Judie’s trip to the Doc In the Box to have golf ball sized cyst remove “Fear Set In” and how she overcame the fearSwallow your fear, lean in and take the leap it’s really only a Microsecond leap.The greatest challenge to overcome is the anticipation of the expected.Jody shares facing a huge snow wall on a 50 mile hikeF.E.A.R - False Evidence Appearing RealJody jumps out of a plane. The challenge wasn’t the jump it was stepping out on the wing.We can’t wait to hear how you’ve overcome fear and accomplished something amazing. Email us at choosedontexcuse@gmail.com_____________Followus on Instagram:

  • 27. It Doesn’t Get Easier, You Get Stronger

    15/08/2019 Duración: 40min

    It get's easier! No it doesn't, you get stronger!What do you think? Easier or stronger that is the question. Does a task gets easier or does your capacity increase making the task easier.  We also explore what it takes to build the inner strength to beat the internal bully of self doubt and fear into submission.    A few highlights from today's show:At first running up a hill may be hard but it becomes easier. The steepness of the hill didn’t change your ability to run does.Consistent efforts make it possible; slow down, take a breath and work the problemAs you progress what used to be your max becomes your everydayOvercoming self doubt and fear. Judie talks about her trepidation for going live on Facebook for the first timePushing past the internal and external bullies that are working to hold you back from using your natural gifts to bless the worldIt’s ok to plateau, take the respite, celebrate the climb and then get ready for the next phase of growthYou can atrophy both physically, emotionally and spiritu

  • 26. Enduring Life's Challenges

    08/08/2019 Duración: 35min

    “Endure to the end” they say. “Be Positive”, they say. But let’s be candid life can be REALLY hard. It can beat us down and we can find ourselves asking “How long”? “When will this trial end”? “How will I get through this”?In today’s episode we explore enduring life’s challenges. Show highlights:How we are structuring Morning Meltdown M100 fitness challenge group to foster success. Set little milestones to give you something Ito measure progress and celebrate along the way.Remember life is not a race it is endurance event. Things will go awry even with the best laid plains. How do you work through the messy middle?How do you press forward when you don't know how long?  Digging deep to discover and build your inner strength to go the distance.Enduring is NOT suffering patiently. It's perservering, conquering, executing, paying the price and going the distance.This episode sponsored by The Muscle DonutContact us at choosedontexcuse@gmail.comFollow us: Instagram: Choose Don't Excuse • Jody SedrickFacebook: https

  • Judgement Free Zone Part Two - All About You!

    01/08/2019 Duración: 40min

    Today we jump into round two of the Judgement Free Zone. This time we explore the importance of not judging yourself.  Yeah you! Be honest we have tendency to judge ourselves harder than everyone else. We give other people grace. Why don’t we give ourself the same grace we give others - the grace to grow.  Join us as we explore placing yourself in the Judgement Free Zone.A few key points from today:Importance of being kind to yourself.Why do we need to compare ourself? The danger of comparing and desparingThe power of keeping a gratitude journal to see the good in your lifeIt’s about the journey not the destination.  Are you bringing others with you?Your story is exactly what others need. Why do we give everyone else a break but we don’t give ourself a break?There is no such thing as flawless. In fact your "flaws" make you unique and beautiful!Embrace our own uniqueness!Do you see your true worth?  How do you overcome your own self doubt and self judgement. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Send us a message a

  • 24 Enter the Judgement Free Zone

    25/07/2019 Duración: 37min

    Do you find yourself looking down on others, judging what they wear, the way they look, decisions they make and the way they live their lives? Enter the Judgement Zone. This week Judie is traveling with Ke’ilani attending college volleyball camps. While traveling she’s been working out at Planet Fitness. One of the motivational murals on the wall proclaims “No Judgement Zone”. Judie thought judging would be an excellent topic for this week's discussion on Choose Don’t Excuse. Actually join us as we work through our own thought processes regarding judging. Is there a place for judging and if so when and why?  A few highlights:  Our inclination to be judgmental  How do we balance between exercising good judgement and not judging others? One key indications is if you are pushing other people down to lift yourself up you’ve slid into the Judgement Zone No drama!  Don’t attract the drama to make yourself look better than other people. Your own insecurities lead

  • Ep. 23 You Belong!

    18/07/2019 Duración: 31min

    “You Belong Here!” Yes, You! You Belong!We are just getting back from a whirlwind 8 days of travel. Jody spent Sunday through Wednesday last week at the Air Force One Detailing event with The Detail Mafia at the Museum of Flight and then took the red eye to Indianapolis to join Judie at  the Beachbody Coach Summit. Yes it was a JAMMED pack week of service, learning, growing and spending time together.This week we share our thoughts based on the Beachbody Coach Summit theme “You Belong Here”There is something magical about working together in service that creates a bond like now otherWhy do we think we are not good enough to belong?Why do we need to belong?Is there a place you would like to belong (like a career goal? Are you willing to pay the price to belong?The incredible stories of the Beachbody Challenge winners and their impressive journeys overcoming their physical and emotional battles. Congrats to Christopher Pandolfo and Hanna DayAll of us have major self doubt because we put labels on ourselves and

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