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Next Third Best Third
Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Our mission is to ignite hope, vision and passion so your life will impact the world around you. Conquer Life's Stages with Passion, Love, and Adventure.
Forge your path through life's Thirds with strength at "Next Third Best Third." Join a brotherhood of men refusing to settle. Discover confidence, authentic connections, and unbreakable camaraderie tailored for your prime. Redefine success, embracing change with true masculinity. Navigate the later stages of life as a conquest. Your prime awaits, conquer it with us.
David Fenwick, founder of Next Third Best Third, is an author, life coach, and inspirational speaker. He has a journey that includes pastoring, church planting and entrepreneurship. David's mission is to inspire others to dream, discover their true identity, live with intention, and impact their spheres of influence.
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Next Third Best Third
060: Stop Negative Self‑Talk // Midlife Mindset Reset (40s/50s+): Practical Steps to Think Differently
I’m David Fenwick—founder and host of Next Third Best Third—and today I’m joined by my friend Bethany Hicks to unpack Pillar One: your thought life. Your thoughts shape your words, your words shape your world, and what you rehearse becomes your meditation. We talk about guarding what goes on between your ears, why “attention is heaven’s currency,” and how to flip the script from spirals of anxiety to a life anchored in peace.
Bethany shares powerful stories about stewarding words, recognizing intrusive thoughts, and breaking agreement with lies. I open up about my own turning point—the moment I heard, “It could be better”—and how taking positive thoughts captive changed my direction. We get super practical: daily rhythms (quiet time, lists, declarations), choosing a news/social diet that protects peace, forgiving so you can move forward, and yes—daydreaming on purpose to partner with God’s vision for your future.
If this encourages you, would you subscribe? We’re pushing for 1,000 subscribers by the end of August—your like, comment, and share really helps. More than anything, take inventory of your mindset today. Choose thoughts of hope, peace, and purpose—and let’s make your next third your best third.
Timestamps:
00:03 – Welcome & why “thought life” is Pillar One
00:47 – Stewarding words: learning to speak what’s lovely
03:02 – Meditation explained: the “chewing cud” picture
04:51 – “Think before you speak” — wisdom from a 101‑year‑old
05:44 – You hear your thoughts: whose voice are you agreeing with?
06:42 – Breaking agreement with dark/intrusive thoughts
09:03 – Flip it: take the positive thoughts captive
09:39 – Peace in chaos: building an inner atmosphere
14:30 – Intention → acceleration (the Graham Cook quote)
19:27 – “But it could be better” — David’s turning point & hope trajectory
Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:
- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.
Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!
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