Turning Point Tuesday: Donald Trump has the Russians, the Chinese and the Democrats right where he wants them!

 And he and you must decide what to do next because we are all at turning points.  

 

In this latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas with Stan “the Radio Man” Hustad, listeners are invited to step into the Curiosity Zone—that place where everything you thought you knew might be wrong. With his signature mix of humor, insight, and challenge, Stan declares a new national observance: Turning Point Day. Why? Because almost everything—from world politics to personal purpose—is shifting, and every one of us is standing at a crossroads.

From the geopolitical to the personal, Hustad walks through the evidence that we are living in turning-point times. He notes that Donald Trump—whether you love him or hate him—continues to move forward, shaping the game through dealmaking and strategy. On the global stage, Russia faces economic collapse under pressure, China wrestles with instability and internal unrest, and the Democrats and Republicans alike are forced into uncomfortable recalculations. The world, it seems, is turning.

But Stan’s message doesn’t stay in the headlines. It turns inward. He reminds us that it isn’t just world leaders who face crossroads—it’s everyone. Sports, business, relationships, and even our spiritual lives are all shifting. The rules that used to work no longer do. Every one of us is being called to make new decisions about who we are and where we’re going.

Stan offers a timeless principle: 'If you don’t know what to do—stop and bow.' In that pause, he says, we rediscover who we want to be. Then, we can discern what we need to do. Every turning point requires humility, reflection, and connection. Find mentors. Seek wise friends. Rebuild your network of 'turning point partners.' Because no one navigates transformation alone.

He also draws from his decades of business coaching, encouraging listeners to prepare for change by developing a priority project plan—something that anchors them in purpose when the marketplace, economy, or life itself shifts suddenly. As he observes, 'Nothing is secure anymore—except your ability to grow, reflect, and make wise turns.'

The episode closes on a deeply human note as Stan references his friend in The Transplant Zone—a man waiting for a life-saving heart transplant. It’s a reminder that for some, turning points are not metaphorical but literal matters of life and death. Yet even there, hope and faith shine through.

Things to Remember and Share

Everyone is at a turning point. The world, your business, your relationships—everything is in motion.

Movement is power. As Stan notes, like him or not, Donald Trump keeps moving—and that’s a key to survival.

If you don’t know what to do—stop and bow. Reflection and humility reveal direction.

Find turning point partners. Coaches, mentors, and wise friends help us see our path more clearly.

Purpose creates stability. In uncertain times, anchoring yourself to a meaningful project or cause can provide clarity and courage.

A Call to Action

As the year turns, take stock of your own life’s turning points. What must change? What must begin again? Where must you move forward with courage and faith?

Stan invites listeners to reach out for guidance, coaching, or simply a conversation about your next steps. Contact him at [e-mail] and become part of a growing community committed to curiosity, growth, and purpose-driven living.

May your Turning Point Tuesday lead you to a year of clarity, creativity, and courage. And as Stan signs off—‘Best and blessings to you. May it go well.’