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May 29 2023

Freedom isn’t Free

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
Click here to listen to the 1-minute version of this article on the “Success is a Choice” podcast network.

This weekend we might celebrate Memorial Day with a cookout or take advantage of a sale or get out on the lake for the first time or even attend a graduation ceremony, but let’s remember why Americans have this holiday.

In the United States, Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have fought and died for our freedoms.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: America, Army, Freedom, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free, Lone Survivor, Memorial Day, Memorial Weekend, Military, Murph Challenge, Navy SEALs, Sacrifice, united states

Sep 25 2022

A Soldier’s Determination

“There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.” (Vince Lombardi)

After 12 hours of peeling potatoes for KP duty, an Army private returned to his barracks bone-tired and exhausted.

Please click here to listen to the 1-minute audio version of this article from the Success is a Choice podcast network.

As he collapsed on his bed, he noticed a letter from his girlfriend on his pillow.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Army, Determination, Funny, Giving All, Lou Holtz, Military, Motivation, Motivational Minute, Usain Bolt, Vince Lombardi

Apr 20 2022

Dead Right

One day when I was in high school, I was walking down the sidewalk with my mother. 

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We needed to get to the other side of the street but since I was a punk teenager, I decided to cross sooner because figured I could make it before the next car went by. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Army, Determination, Funny, Giving All, Lou Holtz, Military, Motivation, Motivational Minute, Usain Bolt, Vince Lombardi

May 29 2021

Memorial Day Quotes

Memorial Day in the United States is a time to remember and honor those who have fought and died for our freedoms. As U.S. citizens, we should never forget the prices paid and the sacrifices made so that we can live in a free nation.

To see a complete history of Memorial Day, check out this link from The History Channel.

Here are 30 quotes that sum up Memorial Day and provide us with reminders of the importance of this day . . .

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Air Force, Andy Mariner, Armed Services, Army, Coast Guard, Freedom, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free, Lee Greenwood, Marc Polymeropoulos, Memorial Day, Memorial Weekend, Military, Navy, Quotes, Sacrifice, Top Gun, united states, Veterans Day

Feb 03 2020

Episode 135: Move the Ball with Jennifer Garrett

Jennifer A. Garrett is an internationally recognized author, life coach, and motivational speaker. She is the host of the “Move The Ball” podcast and the author of “Move The Ball”. Jennifer currently works as an executive coach, corporate consultant, and Judge Advocate in the Army National Guard. She has seven college degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and Leadership Studies, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Transactions, and LL.M. in Taxation. She completed her graduate degrees while working and raising her five children. In the business world, Jennifer is recognized as an outstanding leader. Jennifer’s broad experience includes working for the federal government, and Fortune 50 Companies such as The Boeing Company and General Electric. Her expertise spans many areas such as legal, sales, marketing, branding, engineering, program management, and strategic planning. In December 2012, Jennifer received the GE Women’s Network Hall of Fame “Real Life Hero” Award.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Writing a book about football
  • The secret to living a busy life
  • Growing up a football fan
  • Facing your fears
  • Setting goals and implementing new habits
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Alicia Jessop, Army, Book, Chicago Bears, Drew Dinkmeyer, fear, Jen Garrett, Jennifer Garrett, Lawyer, Move the Ball, Newsletter, Podcast, Super Bowl, Time Management, Work-Life Balance

Jan 28 2018

Episode 061: Chris Rollins, Founding Partner with the John Maxwell Team

Chris Rollins is a Master Trainer in the DISC Model of Human Behavior and a Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team. He speaks and trains using his proprietary 3C Model of Performance (Communicate, Connect, Convert) to address the crucial areas of Communication, Leadership, & Sales that every organization must address to achieve massive & sustainable top & bottom line growth. Chris has shared the speaking stage with speakers such as John Maxwell, Les Brown, & Brian Tracy, among others. Chris brings an uplifting, encouraging, yet challenging delivery style that has helped inspire audiences to take action that leads to achieving their true potential. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His introduction to John Maxwell
  • The difference between success and significance
  • What is the DISC assessment and why does it matter
  • The #1 killer of small businesses in America

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Army, Business coach, DISC, Ed DeCosta, executive coach, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, Jim Collins, JMT, John Maxwell, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, Leadership, misty young, Personality, Personality Tests, Podcast, Sales, Sales Training, Significance, Status Quo, Success

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