"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes
Release Date: 01/08/2026
"Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker, PhD (Part 2 of 2)
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes
Have you ever had trouble getting to sleep, but didn't know why? Today we talk about Matthew Walker, PhD's 12 tips for healthy sleep. This comes from his very popular book "Why We Sleep". This episode is part 2 of 2. Cliff's "In the News" is FRESNO. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DON'T KILL MY BUZZ. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Don't Kill My Buzz" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Dee Briggs.
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"Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker, PhD (Part 1 of 2)
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes
Join us as we discuss "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker PhD. Sleep is the most important thing we can do to reset our brain and our body each day. Learn the health benefits of sleeping enough hours, and the detriment to your health when you don't get enough zzzzzzz's. Learn the two main factors determining what makes you want to sleep. Let's talk about how long caffeine remains in your body and when in the day it's best to stop. We will discuss the way our bodies are intended to sleep for a long sustained life. We also have two questions to help you determine...
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"Keep It Shut" by Karen Ehman
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If someone close to you was asked if you were a good listener or if you talked too much...what would they say? If they were asked if you could keep a secret...what would they say? If they were asked if you speak poorly of others...what would they say? Join us for "Keep It Shut - What to Say, When to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All" by Karen Ehman.
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"Living with Intention" by Markham & Jody Rollins
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Time is the only thing we spend without knowing how much of it we have left. What a difference it makes in life when we don't come from the perspective that we have endless time, but live with intention. Let's talk about "Living with Intention" and what we learned from Mark and Jody Rollins. Cliff's "In the News" is THE METROLINK. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HILLBILLIES CHILLIN'. Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush. "Hillbillies Chillin'" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Josh Rush.
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"Everyone Communicates Few Connect" by John C. Maxwell
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John C. Maxwell has written so many incredible books, and this is definitely one of them. "Everyone Communicates Few Connect - What the Most Effective People Do Differently" explains that the ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching our full potential...John teaches us how to do this one-on-one, with groups, and with a large audience. Cliff's "In the News" is SEE'S CANDY. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WATER FROM A STONE. Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates. "Water From A...
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"Today Matters" by John C. Maxwell (part 2 of 2)
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Today's episode is a Reach Back so we can include part 2 of the popular "Today Matters". Part 1 of "Today Matters" can be found last episode. The book is about the 12 daily practices that John C. Maxwell finds guarantee success. Cliff's "In the News" is GROUNDHOG DAY. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DADDY'S THINGS. Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Daddy's Things" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush.
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"Today Matters" by John C. Maxwell (part 1 of 2)
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Today we are doing a Reach Back that had a lot of listens. In John C. Maxwell's book, "Today Matters", we learn to make a major decision in each of 12 areas of our lives. By making these 12 decisions once, our lives are much easier and we are set-up for success. Cliff's In the News is the DOLLAR STORE. Cliff's Inside the Music is MORE COWBELL. Music - "Future" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "More Cowbell" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.
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"Small Life-Changing Habits" by Bev Nelson
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There are certain habits that may sound small, but they have made a big difference in my life. Join us today for "Small Life-Changing Habits". Some of these habits you may do already, but others you might not. The episode also may get you thinking of some small thing you could do to reap big benefits. Cliff's "In the News" is GRADUATIONS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ANGEL OF THE ROAD. Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette. "Angel of the Road" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Tina...
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Lessons Learned on Route 66
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Cliff and I just got back from an epic trip on Historic Route 66 to celebrate it's 100th Birthday (1926 - 2026). Join us as we tell you about the Mother Road and what we learned while driving it. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BURNING UP MY GOODYEARS. Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher. "Burning Up My Goodyears" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Joshua Rush.
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"The Organized Mind" by Daniel J. Levitin
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We have 5x's more data now than in 1986...talk about information overload! We're expected to make more decisions and make them faster than ever before. Join us as we bring you takeaways from Daniel J. Levitin's "The Organized Mind" to learn the optimal way to stay focused. Cliff's "In the News" is on HIGHWAY 1.
info_outlineThis week we discover how to "Create an Epic 2026" through Todd Durkin's life-changing questions in his Annual Strategic Plan. I've done this for the last few years and it gives me so much clarity for the months ahead. The Annual Strategic Plan is part of Todd's God-Sized Dreams Planner. Cliff's "In the News" is ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF YOU'RE GONNA CATCH ME. Music - "I'd Be a Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "If You're Gonna Catch Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Vernengo.