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A Clear View
15
Jan. 31, 2026

A Clear View

A Clear ViewEmotions 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 said than done, but it’s absolutely possible. Look around—some of the most successful people you know are also the most disciplined when it comes to managing their emotions. That discipline didn’t happen overnight. It’s a process, but the results are worth every step.Clarity...
Four Seasons
15
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 and reflection, while others demand action, courage, and bold decisions. When you recognize where you are, you can respond without reacting out of frustration or confusion.Learning to be prepared and patient is what allows you to get the best out of every season. Too often...
The Dream
14
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 ready for him then, and in many ways still isn’t ready now, was forever changed by his him.We must continue to be genuine, authentic and motivated. As the saying goes stand for something or you will fall for anything.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ ...
Your Best Days
14
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 best is yet to come.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to receive discounts on shirts and hoodies. Stay connected with us on Instagram at @seventen_life and explore our new website at https://www.thewayitisnow.org/Tune in to The Way It Is Now every Satu...
Reality
13
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 figured out. Just mindset. How you choose to see your situation. How you choose to respond. How you choose to show up for yourself.Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to get exclusive discounts on shirts and hoodies. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at http...
The Greatest Gift
12
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, constructive criticism, or a blessing — being in the right frame of mind to receive it can shape how far you go. Success starts there.Embrace the full journey. Becoming who you’re meant to be means learning from every part of the process — not just the good moments, but the t...
New Year's Resolution
11
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 I always like to set new goals as the new year begins.Preparing for growth means removing anything that will slow or stop it, and that part is cut‑and‑dry—but often over complicatedSign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ Follow us on Instagram at seventen_li...
Time to deicide
10
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 played.Stop just adapting… start being the one others adapt to. That’s the real power shift. 💡✨👉 Hit follow & rate the show👉 Sign up at seventen.life for discounts + monthly cash drawings👉 Follow us on IG: @seventen_life 🎙️ The Way It Is Now — every Saturday at 11 CST...
Thankful
9
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 when you quit. Instead, learn from it, refine your approach, and keep improving. Be thankful for every step along the way.Finding joy on the journey toward happiness—that’s the true blueprint for success.✨ Sign up for our newsletter at https://seventen.life/ to receive exclu...
Matching Energy
8
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.If you have something to lose, stop acting like you don’t. Never let anyone dictate how you react. Growth isn’t easy—it never is—but every step forward requires discipline and self-control.🎧 Follow us on Spotify and sign up for our newsletter for updates, discounts on T‑...
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 ...
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...