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Episodes

Nothing to prove
7
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’t have to follow trends. You can create them.And if you truly feel like you have nothing to prove, let your actions speak. Don’t waste energy trying to convince others of what you already know. Move with quiet confidence.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.l...
The Grey Area
6
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 grow.But understand this: your values, especially in how you treat people as you would want to be treated, should never change. It doesn’t mean you have to agree with everything, but we can learn something from everybody—even if it’s simply what not to do.Don’t forget to ...
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 something you truly want to accomplish, discipline is the key. You’ve got to do the things you may not feel like doing in the moment, because that’s what moves you closer to your goal. Sometimes that means waking up earlier to prepare, or staying late to finish strong and get ahea...
The Deep End
4
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 when your intensions are pure. Our loves one's deserve the best version of us. Often times we give the best version of ourselves to our job, associates and etc. There's nothing wrong with that, just make sure family and or the people you care about get that same energy. If yo...
Guilty Conscious
3
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 preconceived notions. In other words, don't try to overcompensate. When you begin to see things for what they are not what you boosted them up to be based on past failures, things will get better. Tune in every Saturday at 11cst. Thanks for listening!!Check out our website at https...
Be Ready
2
Oct. 11, 2025

Be Ready

In the episode I will discuss the importance of mental preparation. It's important to understand that when you can't avoid a situation as long as you prepare yourself for it, you're giving yourself the best opportunity to weather the storm. Growth comes with growing pains and if we learn to embrace the process our mindset will soon change which will make it easier to succeed at whatever task your faced with. Check out our website at https://seventen.life/. Sign up for our newsletter where there ...
A Different Perspective
1
Oct. 4, 2025

A Different Perspective

In this episode I will go over some of the best ways to change your train of thought, by changing your surroundings to align with your goals. We can only control what we can control but we have to make sure where doing that. Self-discipline and self-love go hand and hand. Nobody's perfect everyone has a past, but if we woke up this morning, we have a chance to make the best out of the next 24 hours. Progress does not stand still.The way it is now podcast will air a new episode ever Saturday at...
Intro (Welcome to The way it is now)
Sept. 27, 2025

Intro (Welcome to The way it is now)

Welcome to my podcast. This is an introduction to "The way it is now". My name is Franko Richard owner of SevenTen LIFE. Tune in every Saturday at 11am cst to catch the latest episode. I will be telling personal unfiltered stories about my path to sobriety, wins and losses. I will also go over some of the things that helped me along the way. My goal is to try to be a light in a dark place and to give what was given to me (a path forward). Subscribe to our newsletter at https://seventen.life/wher...