Episodes

March 25, 2020

Celebrating A Milestone While Recognizing Just How Hard It Was To Get There (STYBY 200)

While many podcasts fail to make it past their eighth episode, 'Steps To Your Better You' is publishing its 200th without missing a beat. But not missing those beats does not mean without plenty of struggle and difficulty ge…
March 18, 2020

The Wrong Answer To 'How Are You Doing?' (STYBY 199)

The reality is, there is no wrong answer to, 'How are you doing?' Unless your answer is not truthful and you are in real distress.
March 12, 2020

Hastily Quitting Is Never A Good Idea (STYBY 198)

Why do we celebrate the movie characters who tell the boss to take their job and shove it?
March 3, 2020

Talent Is Whatever You Can Learn (STYBY 197)

Talent, or lack of talent, is not something that makes you better than anyone else. And if you find yourself lacking in a popular talent, you should look to discover what actual talents you do possess.
Feb. 25, 2020

It's Not About Hitting Rock Bottom (STYBY 196)

You don't have to wait until you reached the pillar of depression to turn your life around.
Feb. 18, 2020

Let People Off The Hook (STYBY 195)

There are people who have been trying to help you out of a situation. Only their help only seems to make the situation worse. Let them off the hook they may have put themselves on for you.
Feb. 11, 2020

You Need Someone To Share Your Wins And Loses With (STYBY 194)

You need to choose who you let in your life to share the ups and downs. Get a spouse, partner, friend, whatever. Just get someone who is ready to stand in your corner whether you're doing fine or not-so-much.
Feb. 5, 2020

Take The Time To Show Appreciation (STYBY 193)

It is a cliché to say there is not enough time in the day to get everything done, but you can (and should) always make time to show thankfulness and gratitude.
Jan. 29, 2020

Some People Need Excuses To Function (STYBY 192)

At a television station that ran three shifts for production, the numbers can not lie. But an over-stressed shift leader can.
Jan. 22, 2020

Know (And Respect) Your Deadlines (STYBY 191)

Christmas is December 25th. Every year, even the leap years. You should not miss a deadline like this. You should not blatantly miss any deadline.
Jan. 15, 2020

Your Purpose Does Not Make You Better Than ‘Them’ (STYBY 190)

Superiority can be a disease to those who feel 'called' into service. A calling doesn’t make you any better than anyone else. A mission doesn’t give you the right to boss others around.
Jan. 8, 2020

Making 'The Law Of Attraction' Actually Attract Success (STYBY 189)

There is no magic of manifestations. The Law of Attraction is a real working thing, but you've got to put in real work to see the attraction.
Dec. 31, 2019

Let Them Eat Hate (STYBY 188)

Some people will never be ready to see you advance. Leave them behind and let them choose whether or not to hate.
Dec. 24, 2019

Don’t Out Jerk A Jerk To Prove A Point (STYBY 187)

There will be times when you cannot avoid being around or even working closely with a person who is always a jerk to you. This is not the time to show them how much a jerk you can be to them in an attempt to show them the er…
Dec. 17, 2019

You Should Do More Structured Reading: (STYBY 186)

Few people have the ability to consistently hold the pace of 'a book a week' reading. But most people have more exposure to quality written prose than they realize.
Dec. 11, 2019

You Might Be Wrong (STYBY 185)

Being open to being wrong on any issue allows you to manage better conversations, and win more arguments.
Dec. 4, 2019

Create More 'Do As I Do' Moments (STYBY 184)

The best way to set a good example is to show how hard it really is to set that example. Have more moments where you can show the right way to be and less where all you have are empty platitudes.
Nov. 27, 2019

How Do You Get To A Hundred (Or More) Of Anything? (STYBY 183)

So, how do you get to 100 of anything? Or even higher? You start at one. A lot.
Nov. 20, 2019

Do Whatever You Need To Do To Stay Physically Active (STYBY 182)

A loss of momentum is a guaranteed way to lose on the gains you discovered through hard work. This is especially evident when it comes to physical fitness.
Nov. 13, 2019

Some Tests Are Not Tests (STYBY 181)

Every question that challenges you is not a test to overcome. Some are just ways to get you into a sales funnel or define your level of loyalty.
Nov. 6, 2019

You Will Need Support From Unexpected And Unconventional Sources (STYBY180)

Some of the most suspect devils in the world turn out to be some of the most unlikely guardian angels in the end.
Oct. 30, 2019

Quantity Directly Effects Quality (STYBY 179)

You will learn that the best time to overproduce and the best time to over present is when you are getting started. Your quality will only improve as you offer more quantify.
Oct. 23, 2019

'Ready, Fire, Aim' Is Always A Horrible Plan (STYBY 178)

It sounds exciting and a little dangerous. It is oversold advice that is not sound. You don't have to have a great plan, but you must have some sort of plan.
Oct. 16, 2019

Please Tell Your Story (STYBY 177)

Don’t let lack of fame keep you from speaking your mind.  Someone needs to hear it more than you know. And you may never know the real impact.