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A Committed Life

by Jove Stickel

Telling my story. Inspired by my journey from weighing nearly 600lbs and deciding to have bariatric surgery to rediscovering my Love for exercise and my continued quest to be the best I can be. When your commitment is greater than your feelings you get results #C>F=R

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Episodes

  1. A Committed Life Season 3 Update

    Season 3 is just a few weeks away from kicking off

  2. Disappointment

    Reflecting on dealing with disappointment in our lives.

  3. Leadership, Pressure, Stress, Education

    Pressure is a privilege and stress is an opportunity and here is how I came to that conclusion.

  4. The Right Person at the Right Time

    A reflection on how finding the right person at the right time can make all the difference in the world if our heart is open to the opportunity.

  5. Act With Forgiveness In Your Heart

    A reflection on how we can live a better life for ourselves and other through forgiveness in our lives.

  6. Disappointment In Others Can Wreck Our Lives

    Observations on how dangerous it can be to tie my happiness into the actions of others

  7. Coming Out On Top When Everything Is Going Wrong

    A commentary on how to turn your struggles into a victory.

  8. Unraveling Expectations

    A commentary on expectations and how what role they play in our lives.

  9. Are You Dreaming

    A commentary on making time to dream.

  10. You can’t please everyone

    You can’t please everyone is all about coming to the realization that it’s none of my business. What people think about me and as long as I do the things that I need to do in this world with integrity, everything will take care of itself.

  11. Traps and Triggers

    A commentary on my struggles with sadness and depression over the last several weeks.

  12. Take Care Of Yourself

    A quick reminder to take care of yourself first so you can be at your best.

  13. Testing Our Limits

    On my 50th Birthday I decided to take the day off and celebrate by running a 50K. This was a tremendous challenge that solidified the journey I’ve been on for the last 4 years.

  14. Loss is an Opportunity for Growth and Celebration

    This episode reflects on how the loss of loved ones has transformed my life.

  15. Creating The Conditions For Success

    Identifying the conditions you need to create for developing a successful life.

  16. Three Key Elements In Leadership

    If you really want to lead a successful organization, team, family or movement this podcast is for you.

  17. Two Keys For A Better Life

    Two things wore my mind out this week and gave me new strength in my journey for a committed life.

  18. There Are No Regrets Only Opportunities

    Flipping the script on regrets and turning them into opportunities through reflection.

  19. Adversity in the Miles

    Reflections of the adversity I faced in a run and how I triumphed rather than choosing to give up on myself.

  20. The Battle Between Confidence and Feeling Unworthy

    I discuss the struggle that goes on in my mind regarding confidence and the feelings of being unworthy.

  21. Resilience Is Built Through Suffering

    A reflection on the importance of suffering in creating grit and resilience in your life.

  22. A Genuine Commitment In All Phases Of Life

    Reflections on achieving my personal goals through a genuine commitment but falling short with a genuine commitment in relationships with others.

  23. A Dose of Humility

    Learning to swallow some pride, accept some help and learn from my mistakes

  24. It’s All Connected

    A reflection on how the things in our lives are all connected and make an impact on each other.

  25. In The Absence Of Accountability There Is Chaos

    A reflection on how a lack of accountability can unwind your life. Everyday examples are discussed.

  26. Time is Precious

    Reflecting on how I wasted time because of my obesity and how I turned it around and how you can do the same

  27. What’s Your End Game?

    Reflections of a conversation about why I’ve chosen to live a committed life.

  28. You Are Crazy

    Why I get up at 2:15am and reflecting on why I do it.

  29. The Goal IS NOT The Finish Line

    Going if beyond the goals to protect the integrity of your growth and development

  30. Commitment Is Our Paintbrush In Life

    Observations of running the race of life and how that race is really an art form.

  31. You’re Sick

    Are you sick in your heart, soul and mind? The steps I took to get better and how you can do the same.

  32. The Power of A Story

    How a 5 minute speech inspired people thousands of miles away who didn’t even witness it.

  33. Enough Time For It All

    We have enough time. A reflection on what is holding us back.

  34. Events that make a difference

    How events in time happen to us at the right time for the right reasons and how what you put into the world comes back to you.

  35. Reflections From A Funeral

    I was at my Sister’s celebration of life and it gave me an opportunity to reflect. His episode are the ramblings from the morning after

  36. The Roller Coaster of Depression

    How I battle depression and anxiety when it takes root in your life.

  37. An Underdog Story

    Why Underdog stories appeal to us and how they can change our life.

  38. Stop Doing This To Yourself

    Reflections on negativity that I didn’t see coming and how to respond.

  39. Sharing our Gifts and Passions

    How sharing our gifts and passions with others can give us the exactly what our heart and soul needs.

  40. Thank You Law and Order

    The Law and Order Franchise Created a Moment of Reflection that Opened me up to a new thought process.

  41. When Things Start To Spin Out of Control

    Exploring the process of recognizing when your off track in life and how to get back on track.

  42. Finding Your Superpowers

    Finding the superpowers that allow you to excel in life.

  43. That Big Jug of Water

    Taking on new challenges and how to keep working them when we begins to get complacent.

  44. Putting The Pieces Together

    Building trust in yourself. With this you can become a leader for you first. This allows you to become a true leader for your family, friends and the people you work with.

  45. I Can’t Take Anymore Of This

    Making a decision to attack painful situations.

  46. Moving homes is a metaphor for the changes in your life.

    Exploring my bariatric journey and how it compares to the task of moving from one home to another.

  47. Small Victories Carry Great Significance

    A commentary on how non-scale victories for this bariatric patient had huge benefits.

  48. Weight Loss Success and what to look out for as your confidence grows.

    When you have success with bariatric surgery, weight loss, overcoming addiction or adversity then you can become overconfident. This episode discuss what to look out for and how to keep yourself on track.

  49. My Body Has Changed But I Can’t Always See It

    This episode focuses on my own body image and the Struggles associated with what I see vs. what I really look like.

  50. What do we really need?

    Ramblings of a man moving for the second time in nine months trying to decide what I really need and what is really important

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Telling my story. Inspired by my journey from weighing nearly 600lbs and deciding to have bariatric surgery to rediscovering my Love for exercise and my continued quest to be the best I can be. When your commitment is greater than your feelings you get results #C>F=R

HOSTED BY

Jove Stickel

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How many episodes does A Committed Life have?

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What is A Committed Life about?

Telling my story. Inspired by my journey from weighing nearly 600lbs and deciding to have bariatric surgery to rediscovering my Love for exercise and my continued quest to be the best I can be. When your commitment is greater than your feelings you get results #C>F=R

How often does A Committed Life release new episodes?

A Committed Life has 70 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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A Committed Life is created and hosted by Jove Stickel.
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