Bird Seeds by Joe Bird

Update on the 2026 theme and talking about Dreams by Seth Avett

The 2026 Mantra or Theme is Confidence, Consistency and Currency. Current as in present.  The three work together to create a happier, less stressful and productive life.  

Today we discuss an article I read that explains the scientific and evolutionary background of a negative bias in the brain.

We bring Scott back on the show to revist some of the topics from our prior episode togther.  We talk about Scotts involvement in SHP - link below - as well as the search for a happier life.  We also Chop It Up and review a few songs together! SHP

What you resist persists.

Today we discuss the lyrics behind "It's Natural" by Seth Avett and Darling off his record "Feathe". Incredible song.

We discuss one of my life Mantra's. Your Character isn't Defined by the Mistakes that You Make, instead its defined by what you do in response to said mistakes.  

We use the song Balance by Seth Avett to discuss the beauty in finding balance.     All rights to seth avett   Wake up knowing that I gotta give my best today Can′t expect to rest cause I passed the test yesterday Glad to feel my chest rising falling In the early morning crawling outta bed Gotta lot to be addressed today here we go Lift my head, toast the bread, roll my shoulders back Face a world delirious serious, as a heart attack Watch for sharks and bottom-feeding fish in the sea Tell my family I love'm unconditionally Priorities make the means, cash in the coffer Much more than these companies are willing to offer Old timers sayin son make hay while the sun shines And try to get enough to leave a stash for ya bloodlines Same time, safeguard your honor and integrity You′re falling face first if you're chasing celebrity Nah I'm not too concerned with getting validation But I wanna work hard enough to earn my vacation Success didn′t change me but I′ll tell ya what did Coalescence of the past and the present amid The pain and stress of divorce then falling in love again Losing loved ones to cancer then having a kid And knowing nothing could be quite the same ever again Once you feel that love you straighten up and pick up your chin Standing in my kitchen in the dark, heart filled with song Like Etta James singing at last, my love has come along The very next moment sweating what to do now Maybe I can't do this, nobody showed me how But deep down I know that ain′t true, my parents illustrated How to acclimate and navigate when days are complicated Once again I pretend to know but have to steal a line From AA and pray to take it one day at a time Searching for, hurting for, learning for, working for balance The blessings never go away but my ability to see them Tends to lessen through the day like the sunlight in the pm Shadows from a time when my mind filled with darkness Fill the valley floor of my life now regardless Of the evidence of glory I encounter every morning Laughter in my home and my soul forming into Melodies I hum then fill my lungs all the way Dancing in the ring while my fear falls away I'm on the shoulders of the crowd in the corner yelling out Adrian While the demons just crawl away on the mat Beaten down so bad that they never will recover But they do specialize in new ways to make you suffer So I keep an eye out for bats in the belfry Answer madness face to face amazing grace to keep myself free Keep my outlook healthy stay suspicious of the wealthy Turn the news off when they tell me: ′Kim took another selfie' No time to be a sucker, no time to be complacent No space to place the pity or the sorrow in the basement If the pain is in my lover′s hazel eyes I gotta face it If the chance to be a better man escapes I gotta chase it Looking for searching for working for hurting for learning for Looking for searching for working for hurting for Wanting more Wanting more Balance  

Confidence and Consistency is still everything.  How your schedule makes that happen!  We also discuss Seth Avett and the Avett Brothers.

This quote from Mighty Ducks 3 blew my mind!

Today we talk about the difference in real estate practices between the UK and the USA and why having a fidicuary matters!

It's been a month.  Let's catch up and discuss the chaos of summer and the commitment to getting my schedule back.

Join Joe for his live speech at the Wealth and Wisdom event hosted by Diana Kahn of DK Law.  What a wonderful and inspirational day!  

Today we discuss this amazing quote from Mark Manson (author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F&*^@".  This one hits hard for me.

Being self aware allows you to be present and honest with yourself.  It helps you change your behavior and close loops. Today we talk about making up for a mistake due to self awareness.

On this episode we discuss some stats around anxiety and worrying and the actual outcome.    

Join Joe and Nancy as they discuss how pracrticing mindfulness and yoga can help with getting your life back.     Check out Nancy at http://Nancyfallonyoga.com and http://bluebirdyouaandwellness.com

Today I share the realizations I had of limiting beliefs and how adjusting my actions helped me move past them. 

Today we sit down with a long time friend and colleague Adam Hyp.  I admire his focus and tenancity.  Adam drops some massive nuggets of wisdom on us!

Sharing an amazing email sent by Sharran tha really hit home.  

Today we discuss that your life experience is tainted by what you focus on.  Fears, failures, successes, losses, positive or negatives.  It colors how you see the world.

We recount an amazing weekend of art and how completing the task in the moment lead to an organic recording session.

Today we discuss a conversation I had with an old friend about how I got into business and what drives me.  I care more about the outcome than the income!

Today we discuss Joe's recent trip to Rochester and Niagra Falls.  We also talk about playoff football and how ownership matters.  The speed in which Washington has turned the team around after being sold is astonishing.

Happy 2025.  Today we discuss the differce between a new years resolution and a theme.  

We read an excerpt from "The Second Mountain" by David Brooks.  This short excerpt really helped me see that focusing on how I am doing during a task is not productive and takes away from the task itself.

Announcing my move as a parter at Red Cedar Real Estate and discussing how freeing it is to be in motion.  We also discuss the relevance of my experience at the ASPIRE event in DC yesterday.

We sit here on the one year anniversary of my moms passing and just a few days before thanksgiving.  My mom taught me to be greateful and I wanted to be sure to focus on that.

We discuss the benefits of grounding.  These benefits are related the physical sense as well as the emotional sense.  At the end of the day, its all about being present and in tune with your surroundings.

Today, we replay Season 1 Episode 27 titled "Decide What To Go Be And Be It' from August 20, 2023.  On this episode we discuss an amazing song by The Avett Brothers by the same name.  Given the drama around yesterdays election, this is an appropiate topic.  Keep your heads level and lets get along.  

Today we review an amazing song by Colby Acuff called "If I Were The Devil".  In the review we relate these lyrics to the upcoming election and the polarization of the world today.  

Join special guest Jamie Lenes with SWBC mortgage where we dicuss the concept of reticulate activiation and how it can be harnessed for business.  

We discuss a quote that may be falsey attibuted to Steve Jobs about happiness, wealth and love.     Do you think he really said this?

Today we discuss "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and the parallels of some childhood lessons learned.  Existentialism is a natural part of evolution and happiness is predicated on understanding your meaning. 

We discuss a whacky and hilarious book from Norm Macdonald. This one has so many whacky turns and fits Norm's dry humor perfectly. 

We follow up on last weeks epsidoe where the concept of the 5 Buckets was introduced.  We take a deeper dive both in the past and the future.

Today we discuss the 5 Bucket concept to help ensure a balanced life.  My 5 Buckets are Provider, Father, Husband, Person and Entrepreneur.  Yours may be different; what are they?  How are you distributing your time, energy and passion?

Art helps us remember and feel emotion in a more effective way than any other form of communcation.

Book Review - We discuss Healing Back Pain - the mind body connection by Doctor John Sarnos.  The book discusses how our minds create pain to distract us from the feelings and emotions it does not want to process by creating chronic pain.  We dive into how this has played out in Joe's life and experiences.

Join Joe as he discusses his ability to be present on vacation removing the misery of worrying.

Join Joe as he dvies into his favorite song, "Murder In The City" by the Avett Brothers.  He also discusses his recent concert experience seeing Luke Combs and the Avett Brothers.  

Today we discuss how Joe managed to knock out college in 3.5 years and still run a business, play in a band, work other jobs, etc.  Its about priortization and organization of time. 

Success lies when you challenge yourself to challenge the narritive you are telling yourself.  Listen as I overcame fear to find success.

Listen to hear why I did not care for this classic

Today we review "Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry" by Jennifer Shannon.  All in all a great read that I got a lot of nuggets from.  There were some aspects I did not agree with but overall, I am glad I read it.  

I am adding a second A to JAAMMIN.  It stands for Affirmations.  We discuss the science behind why affirmtions help you to craete the future you desire.

We follow up on last weeks topics and discuss a few amazing Henry Ford quotes.  It starts with you every time.    

Sometimes our limitations are legit but many times they are self inflicted.  We get in the way of our own success.  Try touching your toes with your eyes closed.

At the end of the day, we are what we eat.  Not physically, but emotionally.  When you provide your mental diet with good stuff, you get favorable outcomes.  What is your plan to keep your mind diet good?

Today we discuss the N in JAMMIN.  It stands for novel and really means reading.  Its crazy how similar reading and meditation can be.