True You - Character Building with Java
True You Character Building is for individuals to explore character building qualities to help build your true self. This podcast is for self-aware people who are actively working on self-improvement and so that they can grow in their careers and relationships. Each week we dive deep into various character building topics to help you grow, improve your career, and your relationships. Java is a motivational speaker and podcaster. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/728292861566977You can check out more on our website at www.trueyoucharacterbuilding.com.You can also check us out on social media at Facebook @trueyoucharacterbuilding, Instagram @trueyoucharacterbuilding, and Twitter @trueyoucb.
Episodes
37 episodes
Ep. 37 - Celebrate Other People's Success
It is so important to celebrate other people's success. When others around you achieve success, it is very easy for us to sometimes put them down or give credit to outside factors. However this is not an attractive quality and one that will not...
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Ep. 36 - Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship cannot be underestimated. Sportsmanship will help you grow as a person way more than winning any game or championship. Competitiveness is good, there is nothing wrong with it. In fact it can help you in many ways. But the two are ...
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Ep. 35 - Technology and Social Media: Great Stuff Depending On How WE Use It!
Technology is amazing. We have improved our lives so much. Cell phones are something that literally everyone has now and they are awesome. Social is great as we can access news and information within seconds. However they can also lead to negat...
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Ep. 34 - Things I Have Learned at 46 Years Old
I am 46 years old. During my time, I have experienced a lot of things. But I have come across some things that really stand out to me. In this episode, I talk about several things that older people (35 and older) have started to realize about t...
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Ep. 33 - Know Your Limitations!
Knowing your limitations, a key ingredient in a successful and happy life. By being self-aware of what you do best and what you do not do best, knowing your limitations will help you achieve success. Know what you need to be successful and what...
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Ep. 32 - Can You Make Everyone Happy?
Can you make everyone happy? This is a question that we all wrestle with. Of course we can't, but a lot of us try to and struggle with this. Sometimes, in an effort to make others happy, we make ourselves not happy. It is important to balance y...
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Ep. 31 - Genuineness: YOU BE YOU!
YOU BE YOU! Genuineness, the importance of being yourself, that is what we talk about this episode. Java tells stories about his life and how he learned at a young age to accept and embrace himself for all that he is and all that he is not. Thr...
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Ep. 30 - Do People Change?
Change? Something we talk a lot about in life. The question that always comes up is do people change? That is a complicated answer. In this episode, Java looks at two main themes to this. What if you want to change, what process do you go throu...
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Ep. 29 - Insecurities: We all have them, how we handle them is what matters
We all have insecurities! Every one of us. We could have insecurities about anything. What some of us do is that we put down others to make ourselves feel about ourself. However this shows terrible character. What we should do instead is be mor...
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Ep. 28 - Self-Awareness is the Greatest Agent for Change
Are you open or close-minded? Stubborn or compliant? Empathetic or apathetic? Many of us think we know who we are, but when we see ourselves, it’s usually through the lens of who we want to be and not how we actually are.This i...
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Ep. 27 - Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help with Paris Prynkiewicz
Maybe you’re struggling with a mental disorder or can’t find a solution to a problem at work. In either case, reaching out to someone, anyone, for help is just one easy decision. Or is it?Paris Prynkiewicz, podcast host and aut...
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Ep. 26 - Sit Back and Realize How Much You Can Learn From Old People with Larry Merino
There is so much wisdom that comes with age, from life experiences to understanding the world on a higher level that only time can teach you. So why don’t we leverage the elderly more? There is so much to learn and underst...
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Ep. 25 - The Importance of Parenting with Sarah Bilger
No matter how many parenting books you read or advice you receive, does anything REALLY prepare you for becoming a parent? If you ask a first time parent with a newborn, their answer will most likely be a big fat NO. Parenting c...
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Ep. 24 - Can I Make Everyone Happy? with Sarah Evangeline
For so many of us, we feel like our life’s purpose is to make others happy. As we all know, this is an impossible task. Now, that isn’t to say that spreading joy is a bad thing, but rather that eventually, you’ll have to accept that it just ...
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Ep. 23 - What Makes a Great Leader with Taylor Sleaford
Everybody is born to be a leader in their own right. It’s not about what you do, but about who you are and it’s a full-time job. It all comes down to how you show up in the world and if you get it right in one part of your life, that can hav...
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Ep. 22 - The Pursuit of Productivity with Dr. Jeremy Alland
Productivity is considered a positive aspect in our society, but it’s also often the thing that we struggle with the most, and the pursuit of productivity can get in the way of being present and enjoying life.We’re constantly t...
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Ep. 21 - Revisiting Mental Health with Sarah Asif
Mental health is such an important aspect of our daily lives and can determine how we show up in the world and for ourselves. This topic is so important to us that we wanted to bring in a budding expert in the mental health field, Sarah Asif...
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Ep. 20 - Ego with Maureen Kafkis
“We have to accept reality, take responsibility for our emotions, and you will suffer way less when you stop blaming everybody else for everything, and you'll understand the power of your mind.” - Maureen KafkisWhat if we told ...
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Ep. 19 - Listening: Listen, Don't Just Hear - Be an Active Listener!
One of the greatest compliments you can receive is that you are a great listener. This is because in a society where we are constantly distracted with technology and a fast paced life, taking the time to give someone undivided attention can ...
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Ep. 18 - The Importance of Communication with Patrick Harney
There are so many different ways to communicate. Speak, write, actions, body language, the list goes on. Then, how come we as humans haven’t mastered this skill when literally every facet of our being is a type of communication? It could be bec...
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Ep. 17 - Regrets - Be Bold, It's Your Mindset
We all have regrets. Some are small and some are big. When reflecting on them, we realize that most of the time we regret NOT doing something. Moving forward, it comes down to two things:Be Bold - I would rather do things and regret...
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Ep. 16 - Three Pillars of Character and the Triangle of You
We can’t wait for you to hear this episode! It may be the most important podcast you listen to because it has the power to change everything for you. We don’t say that lightly, it's because we know the information presented here can be life ...
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Ep. 15 - Why Listen to True You and Java
In this episode we talk about WHO this podcast is for and WHY you should listen to Java. We understand that we are one of many podcasts out there. This podcast is for anyone that is a self-aware individual seeking self-improvement through chara...
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