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Yesterday · 10 min
2620: The Right Frame
LifeBlood: Why can two people experience the exact same situation and walk away with completely different lives? Because of the frame. This episode explores one of the most powerful mindset shifts available to us: reframing. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
Wednesday · 22 min
2619: Beating the House with Kit Chellel
LifeBlood: We talked about the world of professional gambling, who the elite 1% of gamblers are, how they apply data science and technology to beat the house, what their mindset reveals about risk management more broadly, the parallels between professional gambling and Wall Street investing, the history of high-tech gambling tactics, the structural disadvantages facing individual participants in gambling markets, and the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism. with Kit Chellel, a reporter at Bloomberg and Businessweek and author of the newly released book Lucky Devils. You can learn more about Kit at Bloomberg, X, and LinkedIn. Get your copy of Lucky Devils here: https://amzn.to/4wHETWv Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
Monday · 10 min
2618: Reimagining Deconstruction
LifeBlood: What does it really mean to "reimagine" society? Anyone can criticize a system. Anyone can point out flaws. But building institutions, maintaining communities, and creating lasting change is far harder than tearing something down. This episode explores the difference between criticism and stewardship, why ideas are cheap but implementation is difficult, and why every proposal should be tested against reality,not just intentions. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 31 · 8 min
2617: Government Gangsters
LifeBlood: Government exists for a reason, but what happens when it begins acting more like the very organizations it was created to stop? This episode explores the uncomfortable overlap between organized crime and government. From incentives and bureaucracy to constitutional limits and human nature, this isn't an argument against government, it's an argument for accountability. History reminds us that freedom is rarely lost all at once. It erodes one exception, one expansion of power, and one moment of complacency at a time. The question isn't whether government is necessary. The question is: What keeps it serving the people instead of itself? Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 29 · 10 min
2616: Everything Compounds
LifeBlood: Everything compounds. Not just money. Confidence or anxiety. Trust or resentment. Health or disease. Saving or spending. This episode explores why and how every day you're making deposits into the person you'll become. Your future is simply the compound interest of today's decisions. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 27 · 8 min
2615: Every Goal Pays
LifeBlood: Every Goal Pays. But who's getting paid? A sports betting commercial inspired today's episode, and revealed a much bigger truth. Most people spend time, attention, energy, and money betting on outcomes they can't control. What if we redirected those same resources toward ourselves? This episode explores why your greatest investment isn't in sports betting, but in setting meaningful goals for your own future. Because every goal pays. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 24 · 11 min
2614: Society's Thin Veneer
LifeBlood: Society feels permanent, until history reminds us it isn't. Every generation inherits civilization twice: first as beneficiaries, then as stewards. The electricity, clean water, grocery stores, roads, schools, businesses, and freedoms we enjoy today didn't appear by accident. They exist because generations before us built them, maintained them, and passed them on. This episode explores the fragile nature of civilization, what history teaches about the rise and fall of societies, and why each of us has a responsibility to become both farmers and builders; caretakers of what we've inherited and pioneers creating what's next. Because freedom, prosperity, and civilization aren't permanent. They're maintained by ordinary people choosing responsibility every day. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 22 · 26 min
2613: Conscious Caring with Dr. Tony Nader
LifeBlood: We talked about the concept of conscious caring versus reflexive or obligation-based caring, the physiological and psychological benefits of caring, the importance of balancing self-care with care for others, and the impact of modern information overload on individuals' capacity to care, with Tony Nader, MD, PhD, Medical doctor, global expert on Consciousness, NYT best selling author, Consciousness Is All There Is, Podcast, CEO Transcendental Meditation, President of Maharishi International University. Listen to learn whether the universe cares, or not! You can learn more about Tony at DrTonyNader.com, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Get your copy of The Power of Caring here: https://amzn.to/4hfZzQi Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 20 · 11 min
2612: IMBY: In My Back Yard
LifeBlood: Everybody knows what they don't want. But have you ever stopped to ask what you actually DO want? This episode explores the idea of IMBY; In My Backyard. Using the familiar idea of NIMBY ("Not In My Backyard"), it challenges us to think less about what we're trying to avoid and more about what we're intentionally cultivating. Your body, your mind, your relationships, your finances, your family, and your community are all gardens. Whatever you neglect will eventually fill itself. The question is: What are you planting? What are you protecting? And what kind of life are you growing? If you want a better future, it starts by becoming a better gardener. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 17 · 7 min
2612: The Blind Truth
LifeBlood: What does a blindfold, a violin audition, and the justice system have in common? More than you might think. This episode explores the timeless principle behind blind auditions, Lady Justice, and judging people as individuals rather than stereotypes. Fairness isn't about ignoring reality, it's about focusing on what actually matters. The strongest societies are built when we evaluate people based on their character, competence, conduct, and choices, not on circumstances they never chose. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 15 · 5 min
2611: What Matters Is All That Matters
LifeBlood: If nothing matters...then whatever you care about is all that matters. The question isn't whether life has meaning. The question is: What are you building your life around? Because every day you're investing your time, attention, energy, and money into something. Eventually...that becomes your life. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 13 · 11 min
2610: There Is No Dependence Day
LifeBlood: We celebrate Independence Day every July, but have you ever noticed we don't celebrate the day America won its freedom? We celebrate the day it declared it. That's because independence isn't a destination…it's an ongoing practice. Freedom is earned, protected, and renewed through thousands of daily decisions. The same is true in our own lives. Debt doesn't happen overnight. Poor health doesn't happen overnight. Broken relationships, lost opportunities, and surrendered dreams rarely happen because of one catastrophic decision. They happen slowly. One compromise at a time. One excuse at a time. One small surrender of personal responsibility at a time. Your freedom is built one decision at a time. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 11 · 9 min
2609: The Weight of Caring
LifeBlood: What does it really mean to care? Most people associate caring with kindness, sympathy, and emotional support. While those things matter, they don't tell the whole story. Sometimes caring means holding someone accountable. Challenging them. Refusing to lower the standard because you believe they're capable of more. Real caring requires investment. It costs time, attention, energy, and effort. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 10 · 13 min
2607: Put an Oar In the Water
Most people aren't stuck because they're incapable, they're stuck because they're drifting. Putting an oar in the water, grabbing the rudder, raising the sails, and using the spyglass can help you stop drifting and start intentionally building the life you want. If you've ever felt busy but unsure whether you're actually moving toward what matters most, this episode is for you. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 8 · 8 min
2606: Don't Fold Your Cards
LifeBlood: Some people are dealt incredible advantages, others face challenges from the very beginning. But while we can't control the hand we're dealt, we can control how we play it. Because hope isn't believing you'll win, it's believing your next move still matters. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 6 · 29 min
2605: Your Sexual "Why" with Dr. Diane Mueller
LifeBlood: We talked about determining your sexual why, what sexual health means, a three-pillar framework for addressing libido and intimacy (physical, personal, and interpersonal), the science behind declining testosterone levels and hormonal health, root-cause treatment approaches, and strategies for couples to reconnect and communicate about intimacy, with Dr. Diane Mueller, Naturopathic Doctor, Board-Certified Sexologist, and best-selling author. Listen to learn if it’s ever too late to have this conversation! You can learn more about Diane at HaveHotSex.com, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Get your copy of Want To Want It here: https://amzn.to/4xZ2v9T Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 4 · 17 min
2604: A Real American
What does it really mean to be a "real American"? Beyond politics, flags, and slogans, America's Founders envisioned a nation built on self-government, personal responsibility, virtue, and stewardship. Those timeless ideals connect to the everyday choices that shape not only your life, but the future of our communities and country. Freedom isn't sustained by government alone. It's sustained by citizens who choose responsibility, character, and contribution. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 3 · 8 min
2603: Who Will Build Tomorrow?
Every company that changes the world begins as someone's idea. Innovation, entrepreneurship, and individual responsibility matter, not just for economic growth, but for creating better lives. History shows that prosperity isn't permanent. Every generation must build it again. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 2 · 11 min
2602: The Real Social Contract
What does America really owe its citizens? And what do citizens owe one another? Calls for a "new social contract" have become increasingly common, often centered around taxes, wealth, and government spending. But perhaps we're asking the wrong question. What if the foundation of a healthy society isn't simply how we redistribute money, but how we steward our Time, Attention, Energy, and Money? There are principles that helped build America, why liberty cannot exist without responsibility, and why lasting change has always been built from the ground up, not the top down. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.
July 1 · 7 min
2601: Become Dangerous
There is a difference between being harmless and being virtuous. Virtue isn't weakness, it's strength under control. Throughout history, from the frontier to today, the people who build strong families, communities, and societies are those who become capable enough to make difficult choices, then consistently choose what is right over what is merely convenient. True character requires both strength and restraint, and why self-government begins with self-mastery. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of You’re Money Isn’t the Problem- You Are here: https://amzn.to/4uDYFRz Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Copyright LifeBlood 2026.