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A Word To The Wise
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 ธ.ค. 2019
How do we sort through issues like relationships, confidence, forgiveness, anger, feeling lost, finding balance, hard decisions, confusion, anxiety, growth, finding meaning, changes in life, deciding what is right and wrong? What is our guage?
I’m a father, grandfather, I’ve been a businessman, a counselor, and a coach. Join me on a journey while we learn from life and look for wisdom and understanding!
I’m a father, grandfather, I’ve been a businessman, a counselor, and a coach. Join me on a journey while we learn from life and look for wisdom and understanding!
There is Too Much Bad Advice for People in Their 20s, Gen Z
Some advice for Gen Z and people in their 20s is honestly just bad. For a generation that is searching for purpose, clues that they matter and that their life matters, and that there is hope, giving them empty, patronizing info that just keeps them stuck in life without hope and direction is just wrong. Don’t waste these years. Let’s take a look at some better advice.
Join me, Doug Ebertowski, as we dive into this topic.
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Join me, Doug Ebertowski, as we dive into this topic.
Thinking For Yourself: th-cam.com/video/JmJGLLCgM4k/w-d-xo.html
Download a FREE eBook: awordtothewise.co/
FACEBOOK: people/A-Word-To-The-Wise/100067890693539/?mibextid=9R9pXO
INSTAGRAM: awordtothewise.co
Help Support My Work:
PAYPAL: www.paypal.com/paypalme/AWordtotheWise
VENMO: venmo.com/u/AWordtotheWise
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The Hidden Source of the Blame Game and Problems in Many Relationships
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When People Become a Project Instead of a Person: Relating Out of Unhealthy Motives.
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Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning - Making Sense of Phases in Life
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Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning - Making Sense of Phases in Life
Heavy topic!! Logical and hopeful suggestions!!
Thanks for the feedback @beckykolb9603 !! Yes, it's a big topic to unpack, but there's definitely hope!
Preach it!
good video, man. Hopes it gets to more people
@gustavoteles5994 Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback!
A poignant message for me today. I often find myself over analyzing social situations. Much needed perspective here!
@ColeE1200 So great to here! Thanks for the feedback and glad its helpful!
I am picturing your Mother's shocked face upon seeing you behind the wheel!! Thankfully you're here to tell the story! 😊
Haha!! Yeah, I'm sorry to say but many of the grey hairs on my mothers head are due to me. And, also grateful that she still loves me. :)
Thank you Doug!
Very well explained and a potent message in this day and age. Definitely planning to start considering this in my own beliefs!
"Think for yourself" Simple. Wise. Necessary. Thank you for the needed message!
You're very welcome!
Perfect timing! Thank you Doug!
Glad to hear it! You're very welcome!
Solid advice! I shall work on strengthening my "No muscle" to create a Healthy Balance! Thank you Doug!
You are so welcome, @beckykolb9603 !! I'm glad it's helpful!! :)
Great self reflection exercises!! Thank you Doug! 😊
You are so welcome!! Thanks for the feedback!! :)
😂 love the intro
😁
Great video!
Thanks @anwarhosenn! I appreciate you watching!
"Small steps are still steps " and "As willpower is exercised, will power grows" Two take aways that I will focus on for the week!
Thanks for sharing your take aways @beckykolb9603! I'm glad it helps!
Good informative video! When I worry I engage in my hobby of caring for my many plants or going for a walk in nature. I've noted that my trigger is when I'm awaiting results for medical tests done....
@annettenoga6182 Thanks for the feedback and thank you for sharing your insightful approach! Those are good constructive distractions. All the best to you! :)
Doug, you're the voice this world needs right now. 🙏
Wow, thank you for the heartfelt comment, Becky! That means a lot! I'm just trying to do my part. :)
Much needed message in a world that seems to thrive on shirking personal responsibility! Thanks for the message
You are so welcome!! There is hope! :)
Another great video!!😊
Thanks a bunch! And, thanks so much for tuning in!! :)
Great video!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback!
Good stuff! Very helpful
Thanks!! I'm glad it's helpful!!
Another great message Doug!! Would you be interested in doing a video on "Honesty" and how and when to use it in the best way?
Excellent idea Becky! I'll make a note of that topic. Watch for it in the coming weeks. :)
Loving this series Doug!! Looking forward to your next video!!
I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback! :)
Well said! Couldn't be more true. People are sheltered from the necessity of making hard decisions so they never get the chance to learn
Thanks for the feedback!!
Ooooohhhhhh!!! Looking forward to these next few weeks!!! 😮😊
Me as well! This should be a fun series! :)
Good stuff right here!
Love the perspective of viewing your struggles through the lens of if it were happening to someone else you know
Great advice, as always, Doug! Appreciate you! 🙏
Thank you Doug!! This message is so timely and needed! Thank you for all that you do!
You are very welcome @beckykolb9603! So glad that it's helpful! :)
Love your transparency. Very relatable! Keep the word coming!!
Needed to hear this!
Wow! Great word!
Step one: get free from what's holding you. Step two: fill that new free space in your life with something positive 👍
Solid and much needed advice! Especially in today's world!!
"Information in and of itself is not very dependable." Quote of the day!! 😊
Glad the insight was helpful! :)
Great to hear you sharing again. I miss you guys!!
Thanks! It's fun! Been thinking about you my friend!