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"Create an Epic 2026" by Todd Durkin

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Release Date: 01/08/2026

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

"Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom is a true story. Morrie was Mitch's favorite Professor and mentor through college. Chasing success, Mitch let this special relationship slip away. He got a second chance to take one more class from his dying Professor 20 years later. The class met every Tuesday and the subject...lessons in how to live.

"Anti-Aging Foods" by Mark & Jody Rollins

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

We are bringing you the information we learned on a Youtube station called Retirement Tranformed. Mark and Jody Rollins spoke all about "Anti-Aging Foods". These are foods that improve your health, make you feel, and look better. Who wouldn't want all three of those benefits?! Cliff's "In the News" is REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS. Cliff's "inside the Music" is OLD JOHNNY WOULD HAVE DONE IT. Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Old Johnny Would Have Done It" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Jeff Lee, Dee Briggs.

"Sunday Secrets for a Productive Week" by Karen Ehman

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Author, Karen Ehman, says that there are two secrets to having a productive week. Join us as we discuss the two "R's" rest and routine in this episode called "Sunday Secrets for a Productive Week". Set yourself up for success. Cliff's "In the News" is DOLPHIN SUPER PODS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MY RIDE OR DIE (alternative version). Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner. "My Ride or Die" (full song) by Cliff Nelson & Pam.

"The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

"The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller. The author takes us on an inspiring ride, in the form of a story, that reveals ten secrets to approaching life and work with positive, forward thinking that leads to a happier, more successful life - at work and at home.

"Increased Energy" by Bev Nelson

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Energy is "fuel" for our lives. You may see some people running around full of energy and vitality, and living their lives with exuberance...but you haven't felt that way in a long time. Today's episode "Increased Energy" will help you take a look at your current habits, and give you some energy-packed ones to add to your life. Cliff's "In the News" is MICKY DOLENZ. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE (duet version). Music - "Adam's Song"(music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman. "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner,...

"Energy Savers - Decision Fatigue" by Bev Nelson

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

This week and next week we will be discussing ways to save energy. Today it's about decision fatigue. The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day! Let's bring back some energy to your day. Join us for "Energy Savers - Decision Fatigue". Cliff's "In the News" is THE MISSION INN. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU LIED TO ME TODAY, YOU'LL LIE ALONE TONIGHT. Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "You Lied to Me Today, You'll Lie Alone Tonight" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

"The Road Back to You" by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

In today's episode we learn about the Enneagram in the popular book "The Road Back to You" by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile. I read this as a recommendation from my friend, Karyn Williams. Listen and find out more about yourself and others you know. Why do we do what we do? Very interesting stuff! Cliff's "In the News" is THE HERITAGE HOUSE, RIVERSIDE, CA. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE PURSUIT OF HAPPY HOUR. Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel &...

Best of Success by the Books:"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller. Every life is a story, and whether we live a life worth telling and talking about is up to us. This life-changing book is the subject of this podcast.

"You at Eighty Five Years Old" by Lisa Arendale

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

We can get older without getting old. What we do today can greatly impact who we are at eighty-five years old. Join us in this episode as we discuss what you can do now to keep your independence into your 80's. This information comes from a keynote speech by Lisa Arendale at a conference Bev attended in Mississippi last March. Cliff's "In the News" is BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU CAN'T BLAME A GIRL FOR TRYING. Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates. "You Can't Blame A Girl for Trying"...

"Sticking To It" by Bev Nelson

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Did you know that 85% of people, who make goals for the year, quit them by the 2nd Friday in January? You have made goals that mean a lot to you. You want to follow through this year. Join us as we discuss "Sticking To It". Learn why people quit and how to avoid that happening to you. Cliff's "In the News" is PAPER TOWELS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HILLBILLY FUNK. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Hillbilly Funk" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith.

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This 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.

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