Living a zone full life A new map for flourishing in the age of massive change in the world of AI
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 08/28/2025
Would Jesus Use AI? Faith, Technology, and the Future of Meaningful Work
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Just for fun this a 3rd person article but written by me In a world racing toward artificial intelligence, automation, and unprecedented technological power, a provocative question is quietly unsettling leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday workers alike: If Jesus were here today, would He use AI in his work and business? That question sits at the heart of a recent episode of The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience, a weekly exploration that looks at the life and leadership of Jesus not only as a spiritual figure — but as a model for meaningful, mission-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by veteran...
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Seven Words to Think About During the Storm
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
The storm is coming. You can feel it—not just outside, but everywhere. Schools closing. Churches canceling. Flights disappearing from the board like magic tricks gone wrong. We’re all being gently (or not so gently) told: stay home, stay put, stay warm. Which is exactly what I’m doing—sitting in my little radio studio, which also happens to be a television studio, a video studio, and a worldwide broadcasting station. No tower. No transmitter building. No million-dollar equipment. Just a good microphone, a decent camera, an internet connection, and a lifetime spent loving radio. I...
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If Jesus were in the IDF today... What kind of soldier or man do you think he would be?
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In a culture crowded with slogans, outrage, and instant opinions, a recent radio program in The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience does something surprisingly rare: it asks people to stop, imagine, and think. The program poses a single, provocative question—not to shock or inflame, but to awaken reflection: If Jesus were here today—now, in our time and place—and if He were a young man living in Israel, what kind of man would He be if required to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces? The result is a thoughtful, TED-Talk-length exploration that bridges history, faith, entrepreneurship, and...
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More Than a Name: The Title of the Man and the Faith Behind Dr. King’s Legacy
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
In this special birthday-commemoration edition of Inconvenient Ideas, broadcaster Stan Hustad invites listeners to pause, reconsider, and remember something easily overlooked in the story of one of America’s greatest heroes: the full and formative identity of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program opens with a light, affectionate nod to radio history and the marvel of modern podcasting—how a single voice can now circle the globe without towers, transmitters, or billion-dollar budgets. From there, the focus turns to the meaning of this national holiday and to the man it honors....
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Why are the Democrats and the ICEers trying to get Donald Trump and his team elected and have more power
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Protest Backfires: The Inconvenient Politics of Noise, Power, and Human Nature In this episode of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster Stan Hustad poses a question that at first sounds almost absurd—and then increasingly unavoidable: Why do the loudest opponents of Donald Trump and ICE often end up strengthening the very people they oppose? It’s a question rooted not in partisan rhetoric, but in something deeper and far more uncomfortable: human behavior, perception, and unintended consequences. A Radio Man Sounds the Alarm Drawing on more than four decades in broadcasting,...
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Six Dollars for a Newspaper
(An Inconvenient Idea Worth Thinking About)
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
What kind of person pays six dollars for a newspaper in 2026? Apparently, I do. In this short episode of Inconvenient Ideas, I tell a simple story that turns out not to be simple at all—from being a 12-year-old paperboy delivering six days of news for 35 cents, to standing in a store today holding a weekend paper that costs more than I used to make in a week. Along the way, we talk about old-school radio, standing up to do a broadcast, dressing for the job even when no one can see you, and why some things that feel inconvenient—like slowing down, paying attention, or holding real paper in...
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A lot of people are destroying their destiny these days. Please be different!
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
This is a radio program that also happens to have the studio camera on. But it's a radio show and it is about an inconvenient idea... And that's about my concern that a number of friends and others are not being careful about how they are living right now and they are in effect possibly destroying their destiny, perhaps not doing what they were truly made for and what would give them some deep gladness, ... Maybe more later. Most people don’t wake up in the morning planning to ruin their future. And yet, according to this brief but pointed episode from the Inconvenient Ideas series, that may...
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When “Minnesota Nice” Gives Way to "Minnesota Vice" and Hard Questions;
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Reflections on Culture, Power, and the Cost of Ignoring Inconvenient Ideas In this edition of Inconvenient Ideas, veteran broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad draws on decades of lived experience in Minnesota to explore a troubling question: How did a state long known for “Minnesota Nice” find itself at the center of one of the largest fraud scandals in recent American history? This is not a political rant, nor is it a partisan argument. Instead, Hustad offers a reflective, sometimes uncomfortable examination of how cultural drift, failed assimilation, technological dominance, and...
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Here is the story and the question that can help you save a lot of time make you more efficient and effective and perhaps make you more money in 2026
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of 2026, The What It Takes Radio Company opens the year with a simple, thoughtful, and surprisingly powerful eight-minute radio and television program designed to help listeners pause, reflect, and begin the year with intention. Hosted by Stan Hustad, the program does not offer a list of resolutions or predictions. Instead, it centers on one clarifying question—drawn from history, philosophy, and practical coaching—that has the potential to save time, sharpen focus, strengthen relationships, and improve effectiveness in life and work throughout the year ahead. A Question...
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Too Real to Be Fake, Too Fake to Be Real: Stan Hustad’s Inconvenient Ideas for a New Media World
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of December, while many people are still digesting Thanksgiving leftovers and arguing about when it’s “socially acceptable” to play Christmas music, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad steps up to the microphone with something more than seasonal sentiment. In his new Monday series, Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad, he invites listeners into a world where what we see, hear, and even believe may be—quite literally—too real to be fake and too fake to be real. Stan begins with a memory from his days hosting the early morning show “Morning Sound” on a...
info_outlineIn a timely presentation released as summer turns to autumn, broadcaster and coach Stan Hustad introduced a daring new framework for what he calls a 'Zone-Full Life.' Built on years of reflection, conversations, and teaching, Hustad offers a way of understanding life not as a series of random events, but as a movement through a sequence of zones—each one offering opportunity, challenge, and fulfillment.
Rather than drifting through life or settling for survival, Hustad challenges listeners to identify which zone they are in, which one they are moving toward, and how they might live with greater clarity, wisdom, and generosity.
The Seven Zones of a Life Well Lived
The Curiosity Zone
We begin life with wonder and relentless questioning. Curiosity is our God-given default setting, yet it often gets crushed by conformity and routine. Hustad urges us never to abandon curiosity, for it is the foundation of creativity, discovery, and lifelong learning.
The Impact Zone
As we mature, we are called to 'make a dent in the universe.' This is the zone of productivity, contribution, and achievement—the time when careers are built, businesses launched, and the fruits of labor earned. Impact drives both influence and income.
The Issachar Zone
Named after an ancient Hebrew tribe known for 'understanding the times and knowing what to do,' this is the wisdom zone. It’s where experience, discernment, and perspective converge. Few enter it deeply, but those who do gain the ability to guide others with clarity.
The Transformation Zone
Life is not just about change but about transformation—rebirth after tragedy, breakthrough after struggle, or a new vision discovered in maturity. Here, lives and businesses shift from mere function to radical re-creation.
The Generosity Zone
The happiest people, Hustad reminds us, are not the ones who accumulate, but the ones who give. In this zone, abundance becomes a call to share—time, treasure, wisdom, and compassion. It is the zone of blessing others.
The Encore Zone
Contrary to the myth of retirement, this zone is about launching new projects in later life. It’s where people ask: 'What’s next? What can I do now that I couldn’t before?' For many, this is the most fulfilling zone of all.
The Transcendence Zone
Ultimately, life points beyond itself. In this final zone, we discover the spiritual, the eternal, and the reality that human existence transcends the material. It’s where faith, meaning, and hope for 'something more' come alive.
Things to Remember, Share, and Write Down
• Life is best understood not as a straight line but as a journey through zones of growth, impact, and meaning.
• Curiosity must never die. It is the beginning of wisdom and innovation.
• Impact creates income, but wisdom shapes legacy.
• Transformation is possible at any stage of life—often emerging from pain or crisis.
• Generosity brings joy in ways accumulation never can.
• An Encore Life is not retirement but new beginnings.
• Transcendence calls us to see beyond ourselves and invest in what is eternal.
Motivation for Today
Hustad’s message is not simply a philosophical musing—it is an invitation. Anyone, right now, can step more fully into their zone. Start by asking:
- What zone am I in today?
- What zone am I neglecting?
- What is the next step I can take to live with more impact, wisdom, or generosity?
Living a zone-full life means being present, practicing consistently, and pursuing performance with purpose. It is about knowing when to push forward, when to give back, and when to look beyond yourself.
Call to Action
Stan Hustad and his colleagues are developing a forthcoming book titled The Coaching Zone, designed to help individuals and communities embrace zone-full living. Through coaching, mentoring, and teaching, Hustad hopes to inspire a collective of people dedicated to living wisely and helping others flourish.
The invitation is simple but challenging: Don’t wait. Begin now. Enter your zone, live fully, and share generously.