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Perfect Timing
April 4, 2026

Perfect Timing

Perfect Timing Perfect timing is about the work you put in long before the moment arrives. We shape our own readiness and create our own momentum. Being prepared is the part we can control. So let's control that part. Sign up...

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The Long Way Home
March 28, 2026

The Long Way Home

The Long Way Home: Sometimes finding your back is harder than finding your way forward. Returning to the place you need to be morally, mentally and spiritually requires you to rebuild trust in yourself, and that means going b...

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Never Change
March 21, 2026

Never Change

“Never change” is a phrase that can cut both ways. On one hand, it’s a reminder not to lose yourself just because you’re surrounded by certain people or situations. On the other hand, growth is essential — and the right kind ...

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Finding Balance
March 14, 2026

Finding Balance

Finding balance will lead to consistency. As long as we stay focused on improving and are consistent in our efforts anything is possible. Sign up for our newsletter at SevenTen.life for discounts on shirts and hoodies. Follow...

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The Blueprint (part 4)
March 7, 2026

The Blueprint (part 4)

The Blueprint (part 4) Letting go is one of the hardest, yet most necessary steps in personal growth. Knowing when to let go and who to let go of is even harder, especially when it’s someone you love. But your focus has to st...

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The Blueprint (part3)
Feb. 28, 2026

The Blueprint (part3)

The Blueprint (Part 3) Your surroundings don’t make you. They may shape some of your patterns, but they don’t define you. The real question is: What do you believe about you? Not what people said, not what your environment su...

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The Blueprint (part 2)
Feb. 21, 2026

The Blueprint (part 2)

The Blueprint (Part 2) Taking ownership is one of the most important steps in real growth, and part of that ownership is recognizing when you’re hiding behind positive quotes that actually hold you back. Not every “uplifting”...

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The Blueprint (Part 1)
Feb. 14, 2026

The Blueprint (Part 1)

The Blueprint- In this series, I’m going to break down specific principles—simple, practical, daily actions—that can dramatically improve the quality of your life. Not just physically, not just mentally, but in the way you mo...

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The Future
Feb. 7, 2026

The Future

The Future — Never let anyone pull you off your path or distract you from the future you’re building. There is always a bigger picture at work, and every choice you make today shapes not only your life, but the lives of your ...

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A Clear View
Jan. 31, 2026

A Clear View

A Clear View Emotions can cloud your vision, and when your vision is blurred, your decisions follow. But when you stay focused and grounded in facts, you avoid unnecessary distractions that pull you off course. It’s easier sa...

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Four Seasons
Jan. 24, 2026

Four Seasons

Four Seasons — Life moves in seasons, and understanding the one you’re in is one of the most important steps toward growth. Every season carries its own lessons, challenges, and opportunities. Some seasons call for stillness ...

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The Dream
Jan. 17, 2026

The Dream

This is episode 14: The Dream. January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia—on that day, Martin Luther King Jr. entered the world. Nobody could have imagined the magnitude of the impact he would eventually have. A world that wasn’t ...

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Your Best Days
Jan. 10, 2026

Your Best Days

Your best days are ahead of you. Never allow temporary circumstances to change your thought process or alter your standards. Remember your words have power so speak life into your life trust God and hold on to your faith. The...

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Reality
Jan. 3, 2026

Reality

Reality has this interesting power—it can bring out the absolute best in you, or it can drag out the worst. And the difference between those two outcomes often comes down to mindset. Not perfection. Not having everything figu...

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The Greatest Gift
Dec. 27, 2025

The Greatest Gift

The Greatest Gift. We want to thank every listener and everyone who signed up for the SevenTen Life newsletter at seventen.life — your support means everything. Your Mindset Matters. Whether it’s instruction, a compliment, co...

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New Year's Resolution
Dec. 20, 2025

New Year's Resolution

Since this is our last show before Christmas, Merry Christmas to you and your family. May God continue to bless you. Setting goals any day of the week is great, but there’s something special about a brand‑new year. That’s why...

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Time to deicide
Dec. 13, 2025

Time to deicide

In this episode I will be discussing the importance of making decisions based on what you believe, not what's popular. We have to think outside the box. There are times when our ability to adapt to situations are often over p...

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Thankful
Nov. 29, 2025

Thankful

This is Episode 9: Thankful . Learning to be thankful throughout the process is the real challenge. But once you begin to see things in a different light, you’ll start to move differently. Remember—failure is only failure whe...

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Matching Energy
Nov. 22, 2025

Matching Energy

In the past, whenever people tried to pull me into conflict, I went right along with them. But learning to handle situations differently has changed my perspective. If there’s a chance to deescalate, we should always take it....

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Nothing to prove
Nov. 15, 2025

Nothing to prove

There will be moments in life when we do have something to prove. Just make sure the person—or the purpose—is worth your time. Never let anyone pull you out of character just to make a point. Stay grounded. Stay true. You don...

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The Grey Area
Nov. 8, 2025

The Grey Area

In this episode, I’ll be talking about how important it is not to compromise your core values. It’s okay to be wrong about something—just be a big enough person to admit it. That’s growth. If you can’t be taught, you cannot g...

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Pressure
Nov. 1, 2025

Pressure

“In this episode, I’m talking about pressure. Pressure isn’t the enemy—if you have the right attitude and mindset, it can actually push you forward. When things don’t come easy, it’s tempting to give up. But if there’s someth...

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The Deep End
Oct. 25, 2025

The Deep End

It's one thing to be headed in the wrong direction, but another thing to be headed in the wrong direction at 100 mph. Some issue's need to be addressed immediately. Never feel bad for being look at as the bad guy especially w...

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Guilty Conscious
Oct. 18, 2025

Guilty Conscious

In this episode I will be discussing how a guilty conscience can stunt your growth. The way you view certain situations can be affected. In order to make better decisions you need to be able move forward without any preconcei...

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