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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #122 – Community, Launch Out & Motivation

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Ep122 Launch OutEpisode #122 – Community, Launch Out & Motivation

In this episode, Clay talks all things Launch Out Conference. What it is and why you should be there. He takes calls from listeners on their Launch Out Moments, shares his presentation on Motivation and tells you why community is like a hug.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Clay’s “Bad” Analogy Corner
    • Community is like a hug
  • Launch Out
    • Launch Out Moments
      • Michelle Discavage
      • Tamarah West
      • Brett Smith
      • Cha Bearfield
      • Bill Seybolt
      • Rick Theule
      • David Dollar
    • “Tag. You’re It.”
      • New kid
      • Old school tag
      • Motivation
        • Inspiration – What if I do!?!?!?
        • Desperation – What if I don’t!?!?
      • You’re It
    • NEXT Launch Out
  • The Patron Saint of Launch Out
    • The David Dollar Story

Quote(s) of the Week

“All the things you want to be on the internet…. you can be that in your community.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #123 – The Duck & The List

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Ep123 listEpisode #123 – The Duck & The List

In this episode, Clay talks about action and how it impacts experience vs experienced. He dips into the INBOX for a question about busyness and how it relates to a wooden duck. Before closing the show with a confession about finding his place on the list.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Action
    • Experience v Experienced
    • Knowledge plus Experience = Wisdom
  • INBOX
    • “…so busy, but the needle never moves…” (Mike from Virginia)
      • Don’t confuse busyness with productivity
      • More isn’t better
      • Bob
      • The Duck
      • Taking things out of your life
  • The List
    • iTunes Top Podcasts
    • Told the world
    • “When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you.” – Walter Payton

Quote(s) of the Week

“Are you running toward what you want… or away from what you are?”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #124 – Ladders & Screens

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Ep124 screensEpisode #124 – Ladders & Screens

In this episode, Clay shares a #DadLife story and the lesson he learned about screens. He also digs his bitter claws into a social media post and the power of just hitting record.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
  • Ladders
    • Bragging
    • Just hit record
    • The wrong ladder
    • Motivational tool
    • “You’ve got this!”
    • Do things in life that are worth failing at
  • Screens
    • #DadLife
    • Twenty One Pilots
    • Screens
    • Experience the moments
    • Screens separate us
    • Social Media
  • Challenge of the Week
    • Experience the moments, don’t try to capture them
  • Call and Leave a Message for The Show!!!
    • 313.986.1766
  • Join The Facebook Community!
  • Support Clay & The Podcast

Quote(s) of the Week

“We need to love of lives more than we love our likes.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #125 – Handshakes & Blame

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Ep125 blameEpisode #125 – Handshakes & Blame

In this episode, Clay retells the heart of the show and why comparison is the enemy of the BEST VERSION OF YOU. He also pulls a lesson on blame from the frozen floor of the NHL.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
  • Heart of the Show
    • Selfies
    • Flexing compassion
    • Crippled by comparison
    • This American Life
    • The Best Version of You
  • Blame
    • Renaissance Man
    • #SportsGoSports
    • NHL Finals
    • The hockey handshake
    • The danger of blame
    • Playing the blame game

Quote(s) of the Week

“If you give blame the power over your losses, you have to give it credit for your wins.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #126 – What’s Your Jaguar?

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Ep126 JaguarEpisode #126 – What’s Your Jaguar?

In this episode, Clay continues the conversation about comparison by inviting long-time contributor David Dollar to tell his “Bank Jaguar” story. The boys dig into the dangers of comparison and how sacrifice plays a key role. He also challenged listeners to figure out what their personal Jaguar is and the power of the whole story.

Talking Points & References

  • Comparison
    • “If Only”
    • The WHOLE story
  • Challenge of the Week
    • Demand the whole story
  • Call and Leave a Message for The Show!!!
    • 313.986.1766
  • Join The Facebook Community!
  • Support Clay & The Podcast

Quote(s) of the Week

“What’s Your Jaguar?”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #127 – Ready-Set Mode

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Ep127 ReadyEpisode #127 – Ready-Set Mode

In this episode, Clay talks about the oxymoron of tribes. He dips into the INBOX for a question on Ready-Set Mode. Plus, he shares his social media theory about everything being contagious.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Tribes
    • Oxymorons
    • Best Version of You
  • INBOX
    • “…getting started.” (Jan in Fort Worth)
      • Ready-Set Mode
      • Ready is dreaming
      • Set is planning
      • Go is where the action lives
      • An idea is nothing but wasted time without action
  • Contagious
    • Social Media
    • Everything is contagious

Quote(s) of the Week

“An idea is nothing but wasted time without action.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #128 – Vocation & Strength

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Ep128 vocationEpisode #128 – Vocation & Strength

In this episode, Clay breaks down the idea of vocation through a new prism. He talks about our incorrect connection to a paycheck and the reality of gladness. Plus, he celebrated the mid-point of the year with a reminder about rest.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Gameplan
    • My story
  • Vocation
    • Reassessing
    • Vocation is “calling”
    • Americanize it
    • Frederick Buechner
    • “A job is a thing that pays for things”
    • The vocation tree doesn’t always bare fruit
    • If you’re called to do it… do it!
  • Strength
    • July 1st
    • Strength is built in the rest

Quote(s) of the Week

“Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world’s deep need.” – Frederick Buechner

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #129 – Quit Everything

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Ep129 quitEpisode #129 – Quit Everything

In this episode, Clay makes stew before dipping into the INBOX to talk addiction and go to uncharted Podcast territory. He talks about why the idea of QUIT EVERYTHING may be the best measure of the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Clones
    • Making stew
  • INBOX
    • “…my hustle is like chasing an addiction.” (Steve from Ohio)
      • Chasing the next high
      • Common
      • My experience
  • Quit Everything
    • The quit phenomenon
    • Laying tracks
    • Before Pictures
    • Occam’s Razor
    • Quit Everything!

Quote(s) of the Week

“Quit everything. Until you find a place that you never want to leave.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #130 – Q & Clay IV: Gurus, Girls & Growth

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Ep130 growthEpisode #130 – Q & Clay IV: Gurus, Girls & Growth

In this episode, Clay has all of the A’s to your Q’s as we hit the Facebook Community and INBOX for this super sized show. He talks growth, movies, LaunchOut, rest and Lions’ football. Plus, he welcomes “The Little Shavers” back by popular demand for a little #DadLife talk.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Coach v Cheerleader
  • Q & Clay
    • “What year do you think the Lions will win the Super Bowl?”
    • “What’s the most inspiring movie you’ve ever seen?”
    • What do you do in R&R time?”
    • “How do you deal with fear when it stops change from happening?”
    • “Top 3 LaunchOut Moments?”
    • Questions with the “Little Shavers”
      • “What makes a great Dad?”
      • “What/Inspires you?”
    • “What are Clay’s rules for dating his daughters?”
    • “At what point do you finally say ‘it’s time to rest’?”
    • “What quote/Meme has really set you off lately?”
  • Challenge of the Week
    • Own your mistakes – find growth
  • Call and Leave a Message for The Show!!!
    • 313.986.1766
  • Join The Facebook Community!
  • Support Clay & The Podcast

Quote(s) of the Week

“If there’s no room for error, there’s no room for growth.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #131 – Easy & The Road

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Ep131 EasyEpisode #131 – Easy & The Road

In this episode, Clay talks about the danger of making it look easy. He gets confessional and shares an old school story about streets paved in gold and the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Your time
    • Encouragement
  • Easy
    • Highlight reel
    • Self Help
    • Money
    • My story
  • The Road
    • Shelly Berman
    • The Road is Paved in Gold
      • #1 – It’s not gold
      • #2 – It’s not paved
      • #3 – I have to pave it
    • You’ll be back

Quote(s) of the Week

“When we try to make it look easy, we do the world the disservice by convincing them that it is EASY.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #132 – Crazy Dreams

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Ep132 DreamsEpisode #132 – Crazy Dreams

In this episode, Clay tries a brand new storytelling technique to talks about dreams. He discusses the difference between the dreams we dream at night and when we’re wide awake. Plus, how telling the world your crazy dream impacts the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Comparison
    • Best Version of You
    • Wins #WinToday
  • Crazy Dreams
    • Mud
    • Ben Affleck
    • Shivering
    • Dreams at night
    • Crazy dreams

Quote(s) of the Week

“What if we gave the same energy to the dreams we dream during the day?”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #133 – Transparency

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Ep133 TransparencyEpisode #133 – Transparency

In this episode, Clay digs into the INBOX to field a question on transparency. He talks about the difference between being transparent and being invisible and your WHATs versus your WHYs. Plus, why the BEST VERSION OF YOU just keeps scrolling.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Cheerleader
    • Keep Scrolling
    • The gift
    • Soon
  • INBOX
    • “…Transparency?” (Mary from Ohio)
      • How it’s used
      • Transparent vs Invisible
      • By definition
      • Let the light shine through, so we can see what’s behind
      • Honesty asks WHAT. Transparency asks WHY.

Quote(s) of the Week

“Honesty is being willing to answer the WHAT, Transparency is being willing to answer the WHY.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #134 – Serenity

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Ep134 SerenityEpisode #134 – Serenity

In this episode, Clay talks about serenity by breaking down the key components of change. He discusses the on-off switch mentality versus evolution and how it all impacts the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Self Improvement Vertical
    • On-Off Switch
    • Clay’s Bad Analogy Corner
    • Creationism vs Evolution
    • Olympics
    • Best Version of You
  • Serenity Prayer
    • Drama
    • Negativity
    • The Serenity Prayer
    • What we cannot change
    • What we can change
    • Wisdom

Quote(s) of the Week

“God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. The courage to change the things we can. And the wisdom to know the difference.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #135 – Dishonor w/ David Mike

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Ep135 David MikeEpisode #135 – Dishonor w/ David Mike

In this episode, Clay talks to David Mike about his new book Dishonor : One Soldier’s Journey from Desertion to Redemption. They talk about the power of redemption and the importance of telling your story.

Talking Points & References

Quote(s) of the Week

“It doesn’t matter how many names you have in your phone, it matters how many people will take your call.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #136 – Resilience

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ep136 resilienceEpisode #136 – Resilience

In this episode, Clay brings back the “CALL ME” segment to talk all about resilience. He shares a #DadLife Volleyball story, does an offensive impression and explains resilience through the scope of past, present and future.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • My WHY
    • Best Version of You
  • Call Me
    • Bill asks about resilience
    • The Volleyball Story
    • Defining resilience
    • Getting back up vs getting better
    • Lao Tzu

Quote(s) of the Week

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. Anxious, you are living in the future. At peace, you are living in the present.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #137 – Work

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ep137 workEpisode #137 – Work

In this episode, Clay took it to the people to ask all about work. He talks about the creativity of one word, our DNA for appreciation and pulls off the rare Aziz Ansari to God back to back quote to discuss the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

Quote(s) of the Week

“…it’s a cool thing to see people giving you positive feedback on things you work hard on.” – Aziz Ansari

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #138 – Like Riding a Bike

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Ep138 like riding a bikeEpisode #138 – Like Riding a Bike

In this episode, Clay tells you why change – real change – is just like riding a bike. He dips into the INBOX to talk about Smart Phones and Bad Behavior. Plus, why your Mama’s self help can’t hold a candle to the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Miss America
    • Your Mama’s self help
  • INBOX
    • “Smart Phones & Bad Behavior” (Emma)
      • Phones are an amplifier
      • Sophisticated idiots
      • Not an accomplice
      • The robbery
      • Personal responsibility
  • Like Riding a Bike
    • 3/4 Pole
    • Change
    • Like Riding a Bike
    • Fear
    • Trying something new
    • People to steady you

Quote(s) of the Week

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something is more important than fear.” – Ambrose Redmoon

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #139 – Verbs

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Ep139 VerbsEpisode #139 – Like Riding a Bike

In this episode, Clay becomes the world’s worst grammar school teacher with a lesson on verbs. He discusses the unavoidable nature of verbs in your life, discusses writing your narrative and the importance of complete sentences in becoming the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Remodeling Story
    • Best Version of You
  • Verbs
    • Find your verb
    • Happy or Better
    • The Sizzler
    • The Filter of Verbs
    • My Verb
    • Direct Objects

Quote(s) of the Week

“I just love ellipsis. Period. Period. Period.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #140 – Whys, Athletes & Kindness

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ep140 kindnessEpisode #140 – Whys, Athletes & Kindness

In this episode, Clay cleans out his office and digs into WHYs vs WHOs. He goes to the INBOX to talk about the secret value of being an athlete. Plus, a #DadLife story about kindness and listening.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Why vs Who
    • The Who isn’t optional
    • The answer to why
  • INBOX
    • “…can’t even get to the middle…” (Ben from Ohio)
      • Be an Athlete
      • Compete
      • My story
      • It’s about recovery
  • Kindness
    • #DadLife
    • Learn daily
    • Where is the kindness?
    • Behave like no one is watching
    • People are listening
    • People are watching

Quote(s) of the Week

“Be the same person when no one is looking.”

Questions & Comments

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Remodeling Clay Podcast: Episode #141 – Practical Encouragement

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ep141 encouragementEpisode #141 – Practical Encouragement

In this episode, Clay explains the difference between practical encouragement and today’s self help. He shares a #DadLife story about taking a loss. Plus, the lesson he keeps learning about living in the past and the BEST VERSION OF YOU.

Talking Points & References

  • Intro
    • Practical encouragement
    • Empty encouragement
    • “You got this!”
  • Past v Present
    • #DadLife
    • My kids
    • National Honor Society
    • Taking a loss
    • Living in the past

Quote(s) of the Week

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson

Questions & Comments

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