The simple two words that might make for a much better year for you and me!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Release Date: 02/25/2025
I'm going to have a Burning Bush Summer It could change my life and maybe my world. What about you?
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Well it really is the summer season now here in North America. And I am going to start the summer by having a burning bush birthday and I'm gonna turn that into a burning bush summer. No I don't plan to burn anything down but this is a metaphor for a very powerful principle that could guide our life if we fully understood it and acted upon it. And I'm going to try to do that. With your permission may I take just 13 minutes to tell you what that all means to me and how it might be helpful to both of us and then may I inspire you to make this a very special summer for you too. Maybe it's...
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Did Joe Biden commit the original sin? Did you?... Let's talk about some stuff like that!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Two journalists have written a book that is making them millions of dollars called Original Sin... And they claim that former President Joe Biden was the sinner. What do you think about that and what is going on, and I would love to hear your opinion. But could it be that once again that everything we thought we knew might be wrong and should we continue to have that curiosity part of our life always intact. Well give me just 14 minutes and see if we can become a little bit braver bolder and smarter and learn from the people who are not! And then the robot wanted to add something to the story ...
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He threw himself on the grenade for me . A story of transformations for Memorial Day ... But a special play for you today!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
I tell stories. That's what I do. And today I want to tell you some stories about Memorial Day, and being on the radio, and how old time towns celebrated Memorial Day many years ago. And then I want to tell you about my friend Brennan... He is the one that the title of the program is all about. So please take about 15 minutes to be inspired, and perhaps challenged, and perhaps be thankful for those who are not here, but because they're not, you are here! Then please take some time to tell me your Memorial Day memory and perhaps your transformation story. And now here is what Stosh has to say...
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Could it be that everything you've learned is wrong?... And maybe it's time to change a name!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Here you go friends for a Monday evening. First of all I have a celebration day and it's always nice to be able to share a happy day. But I also have decided that because so many things are changing in my life that we all need to get used to not only changing things but also changing names. So I have a little 12 minute story that I think will be amusing and possibly helpful to you and I know that if you want to excell and do well in the challenging times before us you're gonna have to take one of my suggestions quite seriously. And here is what STOSH the robot has to say Could...
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May is the month where many young graduates have a quarter life crisis as they meet the marketplace!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Right now there are a lot of crazies and crises going on in a lot of peoples lives, careers, and business. And this month it will get even more so as millions of young graduate who have their new diplomas and certificates and degrees and also a mountain load of debt have to meet marketplace. What kind of advice would you give them? I would like to know and I also, after going through many crises in life, have a few thoughts of my own that I might want to share with you but I want to hear from you first. Thanks Stan
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I want to introduce you to a new company that will help you have the power to live generously!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Please give me seven minutes to introduce you to a remarkable idea and to a remarkable entrepreneur who through many years of entrepreneurial living and coaching others in the ways to financial success can now help you discover some of the secrets of true success and powerful living. And now I asked STOSH the robot to do a complementary comment section on the program and this is what he came up with Where Service Meets Success: The Power of Living Generously A Personal Invitation from Stan Hostad Greetings friends, My name is Stan Hustad, and I’d like to personally share with you a...
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Could it be that there's more news on Netflix than on what's called The News!
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
This is a bit of a reflection on the news, and maybe a bit of a radio rant... But not too mean or strong. When my wife decided that she wanted to subscribe to Netflix I was not that happy about it. But it's her deal, and it turned out to be a very good deal and I have to admit I've learned a lot just by watching many of the stories on Netflix... In fact I've learned a number of things about life and business that were truly news to me that was helpful and useful to me. And this is especially important because I know that most of the news that we get on the news programs of the day is truly...
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"Stan what do we do now, the Pope's been shot!" ... A Story from long ago...
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
With some life lessons about communication and the power of point of the moment radio and television in today's world. Right now there are hundreds of programs and broadcast features about the passing of Pope Francis. And we note that and comment on some of the life lessons for the man who died the day after Easter. Probably just as he wanted. However many years ago the Pope then almost died in an assassination attempt in Saint Peter's square when a loan gunman tried to kill him. I was on worldwide radio that very day and it was a very challenging and interesting story and day and I learned a...
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On this Good Friday may I share with you some of the wisdom(?} of Pontius Pilate?
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
This whole day is full of life and business lessons about the state of our world not only 2000 some years ago but right now. Whether you are a believer or not, the lessons about group psychology, leadership, and how we live our lives with our hopes and fears and what we do when faced with difficult decisions, all come to bear and the stories and truths are told. And I am going to be so bold to suggest that there is something that we can learn that's very significant from what happened that day from the bad guy himself, Pontius Pilate ... This will challenge you in many ways, I guarantee it!...
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Did a Jew finding Jesus teach us a great lesson about life and business?
What if everything you thought you knew was wrong? Stan the radio man with Inconvenient Ideas
Well that was not necessarily meant to catch your attention but I hope it did. We're not trying to be funny or put anybody off it's just that it is a significant and true story. There is a famous Jewish performer who had a period in his life in which he was an admirer of Jesus. Like any performer what you admire may influence your life and your business and your music and your art. Well that is the story and it's not only a good song it's a great lesson in life and business and if we don't understand it we will seldom find true success. So I think it might be worth 15 minutes of your time to...
info_outlineYes very simply I was reminded on this 25th of February of some old-fashioned wisdom that just might be as useful today and tomorrow as it will be forever. It's just 15 minutes but it might encourage you to be a better person and do better things just a little bit today,
And I asked my robot to put together a little summary of what the program is all about and this is what the robot came up with....
Promises Kept: The Power of Keeping Your Word
Why Honoring Commitments Can Change Your Life
In this episode of What It Takes Radio, host Stan Houston reflects on a simple yet powerful idea—promises kept. He explores how life, in many ways, can be distilled down to the commitments we make and whether or not we follow through on them. From personal experiences to spiritual insights, the episode serves as both a challenge and an encouragement to be people of integrity and reliability.
Key Takeaways
- Keeping promises builds trust – Whether in personal relationships or professional endeavors, the ability to keep one's word defines character and credibility.
- Trust the process – Sometimes, promises don’t unfold the way we expect. Faith, patience, and persistence are essential when outcomes seem uncertain.
- Life is full of turbulence, but also opportunity – Challenges and disruptions can either knock us down or open new doors. Keeping commitments during turbulent times can set us apart as reliable and trustworthy individuals.
- Disappointments are inevitable, but we can be different – People will let us down, but we can choose to be the exception by following through on our own commitments.
- K-Y-W: Keep Your Word – A simple yet profound principle to live by, one that can positively impact every area of life.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
This episode is a reminder that integrity isn’t just a virtue—it’s a choice we make every day. When we honor our commitments, we contribute to a world where trust, reliability, and generosity thrive.
So, as we move forward in this year, let’s ask ourselves: What promises have we made that we need to fulfill? What commitments can we honor today?
By keeping our word, we can make a real difference—not just for ourselves, but for those around us. Let’s make this a year defined by promises kept.
Stan Houston invites you to join the conversation. Reach out at [email protected] and share your thoughts on how keeping your word has shaped your