Episodes
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Things I learned from my dinner with Warren Buffett
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Join Lee Brower in this week's Meaningful Monday as he shares incredibly valuable insights he gained from a one-on-one interaction with world-renowned billionaire investor, Warren Buffett. Brower reflects on an inspiring lifetime experience where he had the opportunity to sit with Buffett and ferret out the secrets behind his enormous success.
In a fascinating conversation with the Oracle of Omaha, Brower learned about Buffett's unique ability to see opportunities where none apparently exist and his strategy of strongly saying 'no' to anything that doesn't align with his main objectives. Here he discusses how Buffett's secrets are less about financial acumen and more about possessing the right mindset.
Brower shares that Buffett attributes much of his success to building and cherishing his cheerleaders; the leaders within his 62 companies. Brower further reflects on an incidental expression of profound gratitude from Buffett who claimed that one of the reasons behind his astounding success is being born in America.
The discussion takes a deeper dive as Brower shares three practical lessons extracted from the life of Warren Buffett: going to bed smarter every day, associating with people who are better, and investing in oneself. Brower masterfully elaborates on these three tenets, explaining how they can lead a more meaningful life, full of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
Brower ends the episode with an motivating challenge for listeners: to make the upcoming week a time of intense learning and growth. He encourages the audience to live deliberately and to make life more than just meaningful - to make it truly exceptional. Join us in unleashing your potential and becoming the best version of yourself.
"I don't look to jump over seven-foot bars; I look around for one-foot bars that I can step over."
- Warren Buffett
"You've gotta keep control of your time, and you can't unless you say no. You can't let people set your agenda in life."
- Warren Buffett
"The most important investment you can make is in yourself."
- Warren Buffett
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Who Owns Your Past?
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
In this episode of Meaningful Monday, Lee Brower dives deep into the concept of reflecting upon our past and the experiences that have shaped and defined us. The first essential question he opens with is "Who owns your past?", indicating that oftentimes we consider our pasts as an inherent part of our individual identities. However, the more weighted question he brings up is whether we approach our past as an asset or a liability. The key lies in how we utilize our past experiences and reframing it can transform our past into an impactful asset.
Lee shares an inspiring story about Larry, a hardworking friend who grew from poverty to prosperity. Despite his family's previous financial instability, Larry worked relentlessly to support them, which eventually led to him owning a successful chain of retail stores. Yet, Larry's children were unaware of their father's journey and struggles, thus, they only perceived him as being a workaholic. Upon Lee’s advice, Larry shares his life journey with his children, turning the “under the porch” experience into a valuable narrative, a bridge of understanding between him and his children. This story sheds light on how the past can be transformed into an asset when it is shared and becomes a component of the legacy we leave behind.
Therefore, the podcast concludes with a thought-provoking challenge: Is it more valuable to leave a monetary estate or the capability to make wise decisions based on lived experiences? The Cardinal message is the potency of capturing and capitalizing life experiences and employing them to positively impact the future generations by sharing profound life lessons. This is how one turns the past experiences into an invaluable asset.
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
What will it take for me to show up as the best version of myself today?
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
"Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another."
- Angela Duckworth
"Every choice we make today is either a deposit or withdrawal from our future."
- Lee Brower
"Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality."
- Angela Duckworth
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
"Hey Hot Rod!" How do you say "I love you" without saying I love you?
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
What two words are way more important than "I love you"?
"The gift of gratitude does not diminish our own happiness; it amplifies it." The more we give it away, the more we possess.
"Thank you" conveys a level of humility and appreciation that is foundational to strong, enduring relationships. It implies a recognition of the other's contribution to one's life, whether big or small. This can be particularly powerful in the context of enduring wealth, where the focus is not just on material success but on the richness of relationships and gratitude for the non-material aspects of life.
While "I love you" is a powerful expression of emotion, "Thank you" can sometimes speak even louder, carrying with it the weight of gratitude, recognition, and an acknowledgment of the value of others in our lives.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
SPICE FIT
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
What would it take for you to show up as the very best version of you, each day?
What does it mean to be truly SPICE FIT in today's world?
F.I.T.= F - Focused, Integrated, Transformative. Focus on your essentials. Integrate - as you improve one area, you automatically improve the others. Transformation is the result. You are on a constant journey to become yourself.
S.P.I.C.E.
- Spiritual Focus
- Physical Focus
- Innovation Focus
- Compassion Focus
- Emotional Focus
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
5 Facts That Matter Most. (MM 10th Anniversary)
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
"As we get older, we get smarter, and we slowly understand that whether a clock is worth $30.00 or $300, they both show the exact same time. Whether we drive a $150,000 car or a $2,000 car, we arrive at the same destination."
- Steve Jobs
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Can You Be Like Scrooge?
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
"I will live in the past, the present, and the future. The spirits of all three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach me!”
- Scrooge.
Every Morning, ask these 2 questions:
- What deliberate choices can I make today that my future self will say thank-you for the wisdom and foresight?
- Can I be the answer to someone's prayer today? (don't answer it- let your subconscious mind guide you)
As you reflect at the end of each day, ask the following:
What vital lessons have I learned that will guide me towards being a more compassionate and wiser person tomorrow?
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Wherever you are be there!
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
"What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone wasn't something you could wrap in a box but something far more precious?
How can you transform everyday interactions into meaningful connections by simply being present?
This year, let's take on a transformative challenge. Let's commit to being present, to truly listening, to giving the people in our lives something that no money can buy — our undivided attention. Can you imagine the impact? The deepened relationships, the shared understanding, the genuine appreciation that comes from being wholly there for someone?"
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
What is the most important question we can ask when feeling down?
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Did you know guilt and worry light up our brain's reward centers? Does that mean it is a good thing to feel guilt and worry? Maybe, for a moment. But we all know that is not a long-term solution. So, what is the one thing we can count on to strengthen our emotional intelligence and stimulate our most powerful, long-lasting reward centers? Imagine leading a life where your quest leads you to feel more happiness and, shall we say, control.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
”Character is Destiny” Dawn Do Dusk.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
"Character is Destiny."
- Heraclitus. (About 1500 BC)
"Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike."
- Theodore Roosevelt
In 1835, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote, "America is great because she is good, but if America ever ceases to be good - America will cease to be great."
Knowing the Good (Head); Desiring the Good (Heart); Doing the Good (Hands)