"Live to 100 and Love It!" by Meghan Rabbitt came from Prevention Magazine.  In the podcast we talk about what we can all do today to stay fit and sharp in our later years.  Cliff's "In the News" is OLD TOWN ORANGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Live Outside the Box" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.

"Live to 100 and Love It!" by Meghan Rabbitt (Prevention Magazine)

Author, Jon Gordon, gives us "21 Tips for a Positive New Year."  All of us can use ways to make this the best year possible.  Cliff's "In the News" is BOWLING.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ONE WILD SUMMER.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "One Wild Summer" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Christiana and Josh Rush.

"21 Tips for a Positive New Year" by Jon Gordon

Bev looks back at 2022 to revisit and share her lessons learned and re-learned.  Cliff's "In the News" is POST HOLIDAY BLUES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is KEEPING THE RIFF RAFF OUT.  Music in the episode - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Rachel Sumner.  "Keeping the Riff Raff Out" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Bill Storms, Marc-Alan Barnette.

"Lessons Learned & Re-learned in 2022" by Bev Nelson

I love having a physical planner that I can hold in my hands and spend time planning and scheduling.  This is the second year that I have purchased the "God-Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin.  Todd's planner contains thought-provoking questions in the Annual Strategic Plan portion of the planner.  These questions help to give you a road map for the year ahead.  We go through a few of the questions to help you plan your year.  Cliff's "In the News" is the PEANUTS COMIC STRIP.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DO IT ANYWAY.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Do It Anyway" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Mary Lyn Bates.

"God-Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin

According to Dr. Randy Schroeder, as time goes on in marriage, approximately 95% of couples stop doing the four foundational habits they did when they were first dating and falling in love with their spouse.  In this episode, we learn what the four habits are, and how to get them back in our relationship.  This information was from a Focus on the Family episode with Dr. Schroeder.  Cliff's "In the News" is CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LONG LINE OF LOSERS.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Long Line of Losers" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Josh Rush.

"Wise Habits for Marriage" by Dr. Randy Schroeder

The holidays are around the corner!  "Holiday Do's and Don'ts" by Michelle Myers and Somer Phoebus will help you focus on making this season one you'll remember for a long, long time!  You may want to add some of your own.  Cliff's "In the News" is RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I LIE.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "I Lie" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Margaret & Andy Machin.

"Holiday Do's and Don'ts" by Michelle Myers & Somer Phoebus

"A Life That Says Welcome" by Karen Ehman consists of simple ways to open your heart & home to others.  When it comes to hospitality it doesn't matter what size your house is, how it's decorated, whether it's spotless, or if you can cook...it's about welcoming, comforting, and encouraging others.  Cliff's "In the News" is ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DASH BETWEEN THE YEARS.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Dash Between the Years" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

"A Life That Says Welcome" by Karen Ehman

With so many of us working from home, this podcast gives some great tips to stay productive, and not lose focus.  This information is from a class led by Somer Phoebus called "Productivity Killers."  Cliff's "In the News" is SUNSCREEN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DON'T KILL MY BUZZ.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Don't Kill My Buzz" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Dee Briggs.  

"Productivity Killers" by Somer Phoebus

When was the last time you just went out and had some fun with your significant other?  This is from a Focus on the Family episode where Kathi Lipp talks about investing in our marriages by dating each other again.  Cliff's "In the News" is FORTUNE COOKIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BIBLE BELT.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Bible Belt" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.

"Date Night" by Kathi Lipp

"Genius Kitchen" by Max Lugavere came from watching his fifty-eight year old mother get a rare form of dementia.  Max studied healthy eating for his mom's health.  He found that food can bring joy & pleasure into our lives without the guilt.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIRTHDAYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BACK IN THE DAY.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Back in the Day" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.

"Genius Kitchen" by Max Lugavere

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks is about finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life.  This is part 2 of 2.  Cliff's "In the News" is ENERGY DRINKS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SHE'S A KEEPER.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "She's A Keeper" (full song) by Cliff Nelson and Nancy Anthis.

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks - Part 2 of 2

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks is all about finding success, happiness and deeper purpose in the second half of life.  This is part 1 of 2.  Cliff's "In the News" is CANOES. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WHEN A MAN LEAVES A WOMAN.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "When A Man Leaves A Woman" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Warren Sellers, and a group write.

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks - Part 1 of 2

Leadership is influence.  Leadershift takes that influence and inspires others to lead.  This "Leadershift" podcast is from a class taught by Pastor Stuart Henslee.  Cliff's "In the News" is WATER BEDS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WHATCHA GONNA DO ABOUT IT.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Troy McConnell.

"Leadershift" by Stuart Henslee

"Maxout Your Life" by Ed Mylett is for those that are serious about achieving their highest levels of life, and evolving into the best version of themselves.  Cliff's "In the News" is HOTDOGS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SMALL TOWN STOMPING GROUND.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Small Town Stomping Ground" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Dawson Anderson.

"Maxout Your Life" part 2 of 2 by Ed Mylett

Life is short.  While we are here, we want to design a life that we can maxout, not just get by.  In his book, "Maxout Your Life", Ed Mylett shows us how to maxout in every area of our lives.  Cliff's "In the News" is NEWPORT HARBOR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WE ALL FALL DOWN.  Music - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt & Rachel Sumner.  "We All Fall Down" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Joshua Rush.

"Maxout Your Life" Part 1 of 2 by Ed Mylett

No matter what business you're in, you're a salesperson. There's a product or an idea or something that you're trying to "sell" someone.  "5 Ways to Sell Without Saying a Word" was a class I took from Somer Phoebus that was worth sharing.  Cliff's "In the News" is WATER HEATERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TWO BEATS LONGER.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Two Beats Longer" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Mary Lyn Bates.

"5 Ways to Sell Without Saying a Word" by Somer Phoebus

Bev's been collecting productivity tips for a long time, and here are 16 that should make your life easier.  Cliff's "In the News" is  DREAMS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SOAK IT UP.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.   "Soak It Up" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

Productivity Tips by Bev Nelson

Tips for Recruiting a Great Team by Michelle Myers goes for any team... business or volunteer.  This was a class I listened to that I felt was valuable enough to share.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE COUNTY FAIR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is A LITTLE SOMETHIN' SOMETHIN'.  Music - "Speedway" (music only)  by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "A Little Somethin' Somethin'" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush.

Tips fo Recruiting a Great Team by Michelle Myers

Bronnie Ware has had the opportunity to work with people who are facing their mortality.  She found out the regrets of those at the end of their lives and put it in her book, "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departed."  What a gift to learn this while we can do something about it.  Cliff's "In the News" is ELVIS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BRINGING THE COLORS TO LIFE.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Bringing the Colors to Life" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Danielle Hobert, Joie Scott, Adam Gubman.

"Regrets of the Dying" by Bronnie Ware

"Seven Habits for a Happier Life" by Zee Krstic came from an article out of Prevention Magazine that was too important not to share.  In this podcast, we give you seven old bad habits that are common, and a new good habit to replace it that will bring happiness.  Cliff's "In the News" is COCONUTS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEAUTIFUL HEARTBREAK.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Beautiful Heartbreak" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Kevin Fisher.

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

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