Make the Change: Why Community Starts with the Man in the Mirror (Part II) The Fine Line Between Legal and Ethical As we wrapped up our discussion on community and personal growth, Carcass John dropped a thought-provoking question that had been “sticking in his craw” all week: “Is it still okay and honest to be unethical even if it’s technically legal?” As a lawyer with top legal knowledge and ethics ratings, I had a clear response: if you are willing to do something that’s ethically questionable, it’s basically gonna catch up with you. Our ultimate takeaway here is that the law is the floor of acceptable behavior, not the ceiling. Our personal ethics—our sense of what is right, honest, and trustworthy—is what truly defines our …
The Magic Formula: Why Community is Your Greatest Act of Self-Care Welcome back to the Choices Podcast! We often come together to talk about the choices that shape our lives, and in doing so, we’ve realized a profound truth: this podcast is growing into a massive group therapy session on steroids. It’s a space where we are constantly learning by teaching, a dynamic process of growth and self-discovery. As one of us (Carcass) noted, “The best way to learn is to teach.” And that is exactly what this journey—and life itself—is all about. What U2 Taught Us About Connection We started this week’s discussion by reflecting on a powerful lyric from U2’s “One”: “We are one, but we’re not the same. We get to carry …
Don’t Just Change the World — Change Your Own: A Guide to Self-Betterment Welcome back to the Choices Podcast! In a world obsessed with global problems and political gridlock, it’s easy to feel powerless. We watch the drama unfold in Washington, D.C., and feel that familiar frustration of knowing things could be better, if only people would reach across the aisle and shake hands. As Carcass wisely noted, many talk about changing the world, but few talk about changing themselves. Here at Choices, we believe that the only change you can truly control, and the only change that matters most to your daily life, is the one you initiate within. It’s time for some “scatter shooting” on the crucial practice of learning to better yourself. …
From the Sidelines to the Soul: Montana Murphy on the Journey of True Grit The final moments of the conversation with Montana Murphy on Choices podcast solidify his commitment to a new path. After sharing the harrowing details of his near-fatal 42-foot fall—a stark reminder of the reckless abandon of his former life—Murphy and the hosts discuss the deliberate effort required to build a meaningful, sober life. It’s a compelling message about choosing the “hard way” when you know it’s the right way. Murphy, over 755 days sober, embodies the principle of taking life one step at a time, or as the hosts put it, going “first, second, third, and then home.” His newfound passion is clear: becoming a “very good spokesperson” for young people …
Am I On the Road to Greatness? Stop Waiting for Perfection and Start Driving The journey to an extraordinary life often feels daunting—a quest reserved only for the flawless and the lucky. But as discussed on the Choices Podcast, the road to greatness isn’t paved with perfection; it’s built on constant motion, practical effort, and the courage to start where you are. The question isn’t if you will achieve greatness, but whether you are willing to get off the sidelines and get on the right road. The Power of Imperfect Action One of the most powerful revelations on the path to success is the realization that progress beats perfection. Many people freeze up, paralyzed by the fear that their plan is flawed or their skills …