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Surging Forward Podcast - A Podcast Devoted to the Working Class
by [email protected] (David Ballentine)
This is a podcast to help you to keep Surging Forward in the crazy tough world. Learn how to Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward. Subscribe and stay informed
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Episode 90 Taking a Break
Sometimes in life things happen that we have no control over. We have to take a break to meet the issue head on. Many times this means making the hard choices so that we can have a victory and come out stronger. If we just put our heads in the sand and ignore the facts than you may risk losing...
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Episode 89 Seize The Opportunity
Seize the Opportunity The opportunities are there you just need to seize them. You can be successful in the trades based on the right choices you make. You have to make choices of what you want to do to become successful. Becoming successful is not always about money. It is about being able to...
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Episode 88 Priorties
Priorities To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; Ecclesiastes 3 In order...
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Episode 87 You Can Do It
If you are thinking of or in business for your self than this is a must listen podcast as I share a great interview with Kent Crook from KC Rhino. Kent is an expert marketer and can show you how you can take your business to the next level. Even if you don't have a desire to start your own…
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Episode 86 You Can Succeed in Business
Welcome to this weeks episode of the Surging Forward podcast. This weeks episode is a rebroadcast of episode number 36 where I talk to Mike Gesick from my Three sons HVAC. his website is http://www.mts757.com/ he talks about how to start you own business I think you will enjoy this weeks episode…
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What is Your Why Episode 85
What is Your Why? (What does this even mean?) Being successful in the trades require skills. It requires that you learn the physics involved in how things work and what is going on. But before even attempting to learn these skills you need to understand "your why". Most people never really stop…
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Don't Wait to be Trained Episode 84
Pursuing Your Dream or Just Following the Crowd Many people are pursuing someone else's dream. They have not even thought about their own dream and don't have anyone to talk to or guide them. These people just jump into going to college because that is what everyone is doing and may even be...
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Learning to Fail so You Can Succeed Episode 83
What does it mean to fail? Many people deem failing at a task or not achieving a dream in twenty-four hours as a sign of being a failure. They think that they are washed up and can never recover. Often they are looking around at others and comparing their lives to them. They think that those…
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Three Steps to Success Episode 82
Welcome to the Surging Forward Podcast The 3 steps for success Episode 82 I have been in construction many years and have attend many a safety talk. Today I want to address there very important points about how understanding how to stay safe and alert on the job can also help you find that...
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Learning to Succeed Episode 81
This week's episode is an encouraging word for those that want to succeed in the trades or their careers. Last week was labeled as "Honoring Women in Construction Week ". I did an interview with Ashley Rayburn, a young woman in her 4th year of the Electrical Apprenticeship program. It was an…
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Episode 80 Proud to be in the Trades
Join us this week as we discuss being proud of the skills you have because they allow you to do things that others can't. The Trades are Very Important Throughout history a person would seek out a master in a trade like blacksmithing, stone masonry etc. and ask to be an apprentice. As an…
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Keeping Your Focus Episode 79
Join us this week as we talk about focusing on your goals and not on the struggles that may be holding you back. One of my goals when I started Surging Forward was to make a difference and to help others especially young tradesman coming up in the trades. One of the struggles of tradesman is that...
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Episode 78 Life's Hurdles
A friend emailed me this week with some of the struggles that he has been going through. As I was helping him; I found that I was also helping myself. Join us today as we talk about overcoming life's hurdles. The answer may not be as hard as you think. A Friend's Struggles One of the members of...
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The 3 Rs to success Episode 4
We are continuing to look at the word "SURGING". S – Surging – Surging or moving forward. You do not want to be sitting still. U – Understanding – Understanding the game R – Respect, Reliability and Responsibility – Can you have one without the other? G – Guarantee – Guarantee to do a great job I…
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Myths of Leadership Episode 77
Join us today as we discuss 5 leadership myths that just might be holding you back from Surging Forward. Myth Number One – Leaders Are Born, Not Made. You make think that in order to be a leader you have to have a lot of money, or have attended all the right schools, but all of this is a myth.…
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Your Time is Your Money in Episode 76
We all know that there are 24 hours in a day. We sleep for 6-8 of these hours so that only leaves 16-18 hours to get something accomplished. With these remaining hours we need to find a balance. How we divide up our time with these remaining hours plays a huge role in our success. We can not…
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Relationships Episode75
How you handle your relationships can either take you to the next level or bring you down. Lately it seems that relationships are keeping people down. They either have had a bad relationship or they think have a good relationship, yet they have no one to talk to. They feel alone and that nobody...
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Dealing with Authority/Inspectors Episode 74
Dealing with authority or inspectors is not something that we always like to do. When we are dealing with someone in authority we can feel intimidated or feel like they are out to get us. When dealing with those in authority we need to show them respect. You do not have to like or even respect…
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Taking a Risk Episode 73
Many people spend time making goals while many people just spend time doing nothing. They feel taking a chance is to Risky. What if doing nothing at all was actually what had the most risk? Making a choice to be better off is not really taking a risk, it is being ready for the unknown things in...
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What is your Outlook? Episode 72
What is you outlook on your job, life, or those around you? Join me as I continue to discuss some of the biggest Hurdles that you feel keep you from succeeding in the Trades or on your job. How to you see things around you and how do you feel about yourself. What is the biggest thing that is…
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Gaining Knowledge Episode 71
In this Episode I was actually on the Road and was able to answer a question that I posted on Facebook. I simply asked what are some of the biggest Hurdles that you feel keep you from succeeding in the Trades or on your job. There was a Large response over many of the groups that I am in. All of...
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Not Enough Time in the Day Episode 70
It has been a busy week for me this week. I had the opportunity to go over to the UK and inspect some Industrial equipment. I have had many tell me "wow", that is really cool you must have had a great time. Others, have asked me how I fit that into my busy schedule. As I was thinking about this…
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Deal With It Episode 69
Are you simply going along for the ride or are you driving the car? Which choice will take you where you want to go? Last week on Episode 68 we spoke about "Turning a Negative Into a Positive" and we are going to continue speaking about this, in this week's episode "Deal With It". In the...
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What Seems like a Negative could Really be a Positive Episode 68
You may be wondering about the strange title I chose for this week episode. Why talk about a negative so close to Thanksgiving.Yes it is that time and to be truthful many of you may not think you have much to be thankful about. Lets be real It seems too many other things control our lives…
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Going in the Right Direction Episode 67
Are You Going in the Right Direction – Sometimes as leaders we tend to feel alone and that no one understands the stress that we have. I would like to address this by wrapping up the past six episodes in our series on the Six Basic Human Needs. By understanding how to apply each of the Six Basic...
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What is Your Contribution? Episode 66
Contribution, this is number six in our series on the Six Basic Human Needs. Contribution, what does it mean? Why is it one of the six basic human needs that we all have? We all have dreams and aspirations. When we were young maybe we wanted to go to the stars or even become the president. But…
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Continuing to Grow Episode 65
Growth, this is number five in our series on The Six Basic Human Needs We have all been in a place where we want to quit, but growing is vital in order to avoid the risk of failing to keep "Surging Forward". We have all heard and even the Bible states to be content. But being content does not…
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The Love Connection Episode 64
The Love Connection, this is number four in our series on the Six Basic Human Needs Remember the song, "What's Love Got to do With It. Loves got everything to do with it. We all have this deep down desire to be loved, but many people go out looking for love just like another song says "… In All…
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The Need to Feel Important Episode 63
Significance – "The Need to Feel Important" this is number three in our series on the Six Basic Human Needs. If we search deep down in our hearts, we all have the need to feel important. We are not talking about being the President of the United States or a famous football player or the lead...
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Changing the Mundane Episode 62
Variety - "Changing the Mundane" this is number two in our series on the Six Basic Human Needs. We need to have variety in our lives. We don't want to just keep doing the same thing over and over. If we just keep doing the same thing everyday, day in and day out this can lead to being stuck in a...
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A False Sense of Security Episode 61
This is the first of a six part series in which I will be talking about The six basis needs that we all need and how we can start the process to stay in a positive circle. Life can be tough and have many ups and downs, just having a place to go where you can find comfort in a tough situation can...
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Taking Your Ideas to Reality Episode 60
Many of us come up with that great idea that can make something easier. Yet most of us do not really do anything about it. In today's episode of the Surging Forward podcast you will here the story of how a simple tradesman that works hard every day took a simple idea and made an actual working...
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Should I Give a Two Weeks Notice? Episode 59
In this Podcast Episode I talk about the question that many ask, "Should I give a two weeks notice?" In the discussion I will address the pros and cons as to how giving a two weeks notice or choosing not to give a notice can affect your reputation in the field as well as later on in life....
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Learn from Your Failures Episode 58
Find the Drive within you that can help you succeed. In this episode I was able to interview Ryan Jackson. Ryan shares his story about how he was able to become successful and about how to be the best a what you do. Ryan brings a passion and a drive from his experience. This experience shows us…
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Reconstruction after a disaster
Many times things happen in our lives that are not in our control. Some of the situations we can see coming down the road and some we cannot. Many time we cannot even prepare for the disaster that may be looming ahead. The most important key to being able to Surging Forward during and after is to...
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Being Resilient Episode 56
You ever have one of those days where things just seem to be against you? everywhere you turn something happens or there is a new problem rising to the surface. How we react to these circumstances, many which are beyond our control, is a choice that we must make each and every time. Making the...
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That Great Feeling of Accomplishment Episode 55
Ever want to have that feeling of accomplishment? How do you get there? What to do when you get there? In this episode I will be talking about the 4 ways to achieve the dreams, goals and success that you dream of or want to achieve. You have to keep these 4 steps in your circle of think before…
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I'm Always Right Episode 54
We have all heard those words from somebody that is actually Bold enough to say "I'm Always Right. How arrogant is that really. That is what many people actually think you have to be in order to be a good leader.This is so far from the truth. In this weeks episode I am going to address some of...
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Is Honesty Really the Best Policy? Episode 53
We are often angry when we find out that someone has not been honest with us and we find out they were not telling the whole truth. As I suspect most of us would be very offended. It may also cause a rift in the relationship with that individual. This weeks episode I talk about 3 things big...
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Digging Deep Episode 52
Sometimes the Passion need to Keep Surging Forward requires that you must dig deep down to find the passion needed to overcome the struggles that will come on the road ahead. My friends the struggle will come, it is how you handle them that will define you as a leader. We all here the words never...
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Are You Easily Offended? Episode 51
Being a good leader means that sometimes you have to deal with those that are easily offended. When is the right time to ask questions? Should you call someone out when they do something wrong? Do you get upset when someone calls you out? These are but some of the questions we address in this...
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Being Transparent on the Road to Success Episode 50
This week Episode is a great Interview With Dustin Stelzer from Live wire Electric. He has his own company as well as does a Vlog and a podcast documenting what it is like to be in the electrical field and be successful in business. Learn how to deal with the ups and downs as Dustin shares where...
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Failure to Communicate Episode 49
Ever seem like no one is listening to you? Do you ever get tired of listening to others? We live in a hectic world nowadays and in seems like we have lost the ability to get our thoughts out to others. In todays episode I will be talking on how to communicate and Keep Surging Forward. You can...
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Life is Like the Stock Market Episode 48
You will have ups and downs in your life. How you deal with those up and downs will determine how you Keep Surging Forward or if you just quit moving forward at all. Life happens, learn how to make the best and still come out ahead. Only you can make this choice. So will you choose to listen or...
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Leadership Styles Episode 47
When learning to be a leader there are two different styles. In today's episode I talk about the two styles and give insite on which one will allow those around you to work as a better team member. Whether you work as and Electrical Foreman, HVAC Supervisor, or Plumbing Foreman, we all need to…
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Finding a Mentor Episode 46
Some call them Father figures, teachers, or even Coaches. But really they are mentors people that make a difference in our lives. Do you need a Mentor? Should you have a Mentor? What is a Mentor really? Can you be a Mentor? All of these questions are answered in this weeks podcast where we talk...
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How to Keep Moving on when Things don't Go Your Way Episode 45
Ever have one of those days or even weeks where nothing seems to go your way? Yes we all have them. Join me for this weeks episode as we talk about how to make it through those days, and how those days can even make use stronger. What will you do to make the situation a better one. Looking for...
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Searching for Freedom Episode 44
True Freedom Starts by knowing what your dreams and goals are. What is it that you are trying to achieve? Is it more time with family? is it Financial Freedom? How much money do you really need to live on? Vincent Pugliese joins me to talk about this and many other ways to achieve the freedom to...
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Don't Let Time Steal Your Success Episode 43
Welcome to The Surging Forward Podcast. This weeks podcast I am talking about not allowing time to steal your success. There are 3 steps that you need to take in order to avoid allowing time to steal yor success and avoid procrastination. I will be addressing this and more as you listen to the...
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Episode 42 When Your at A Fork in the Road
We have been there, life happens. What do you do when you get to that Fork in the Road. Change is often very hard, but it is inevitable. We all have to make decisions. If you never make a decision you cannot Surging Forward. Join me today as I provide the 3 most Important steps to take when…
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This is a podcast to help you to keep Surging Forward in the crazy tough world. Learn how to Stay Safe and Keep Surging Forward. Subscribe and stay informed
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