[Tweet "This is the #1 reason marriages fail. And it may not be what you think."]

We have Matt McWilliams with us again. We look back on the Thank You Revolution, which we talked about in episode #002. Great things are happening there!

We also spend time talking about failure and how to use it to move forward.

Check out more show notes at http://SimpleLiving.us/051

This is the 50th episode celebration! Thanks to everyone that has made this possible - from the incredible guests to the fantastic subscribers! Go to http://SimpleLiving.us/050 for full shownotes

Henry Matlock

 

Book: "The Bible Cure for Anxiety"

Book: "Daily Deposits for the Soul"

Book: "How to Create a Stunning eBook Cover"

henrymatlock.com/stunning-ebook-cover.html

twitter

 

What does "quality living" mean to you?

 

 

What is a failure that you've hard striving for a better quality of life?

 

 

What are some simple tools, tips, or ideas you use to help have a better quality of life?

 

 

What are some resources you would recommend?

 

In this episode, I share just a couple things. The first thing is that I am guest posting this week on WholeDonkey.org:

Why It’s Time to Hurry Up and Slow Down

We have the tendency to hurry up and rush through everything in life.

I got my driver’s license on my 16th birthday. The examiner gave me a perfect score and called me a defensive driver. I had only been behind the wheel for a month, so I was probably more scared than defensive.

That title, however, was short lived. I got my first car shortly after that – just a little Hyundai Excel. It was not a racecar by far, but I pushed that little thing to the limit on my startups. I would see the light turn green and then floor it! I felt that there was no need wasting time getting up to the speed limit...

To read more, visit WholeDonkey.org

Looking to Guest Post?

This could be your chance,if you're looking for an opportunity to guest post on this blog! Click here to find out more information about my standards and submission instructions.

Leave Your Feedback

I always love hearing from you. I would especially love to hear your thoughts as we approach Episode #50 of the podcast. Not sure what to share? Here's some ideas:

 

• How has this blog/podcast helped you?
• What is been your favorite episode, interview, or blog post?
• How can I better serve you?
• How can I improve the blog/podcast?
• What would you like to read/hear?

 

To leave me feedback, leave a comment below or go to the Feedback page.

Dave Arnold is a return guest on the podcast this week. He was previously in episode #35, in which he talks about his book, "Pilgrims of the Alley."

Dave Arnold has written another book: "It's Possible: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive."

He shares the story of how he began the journey in his own life that led to this book, starting with a sermon he was preparing: "The Impossible Becoming Possible."

He refers to the story of Hugo Cabret, who was an orphaned boy that lived in a train station in Paris during the early 1930's. He became engaged in rebuilding a automaton. He deduces that the little mechanical man was just waiting to do what he's supposed to do - waiting for his purpose.

Dave also shares what he calls Destiny Deterrents - those things that try to stop us from fulfilling our destiny.

He has a great quote and lesson:

Well it's time to unlearn and relearn what we've learned.

This reminds me of a quote by Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back:

In closing, he shares a little bit about the Levels of Languishing - those things that cause us to lose vigor or strength.

If you purchase the book before February 23, 2014, you can get some free bonuses:

• Pilgrims of the Alley
• "Leadership Mandate" by Dan Black
• Video

To get these bonuses, go to his website and follow the instructions.