Texan Edge
The Texan Edge is more than a podcast — it’s a Texas state of mind.
Hosted by Tweed Scott, author of Texas in Her Own Words, each weekday brings a short burst of inspiration, common sense, and straight talk from the Lone Star perspective. Some days we’ll visit a slice of Texas history; other days, we’ll share a story or reflection to help you face the day with grit, gratitude, and grace.
Whether you were born here, got here as fast as you could, or just wish you had — The Texan Edge reminds you why the Texas spirit still matters. It’s where optimism wears boots, humor has manners, and pride runs as deep as the oil wells.
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On Wednesdays and Fridays, we focus on a Texas historical event to showcase our daily nugget. Ultimately, it's a Texas thing!
My why with The Texan Edge is to share the spirit of Texas—the humor, grit, wisdom, and warmth I’ve lived and loved here—with people everywhere. I want to remind folks each day that they carry the strength to face life with courage, perspective, and a smile. This podcast is my way of giving back the inspiration Texas has given me, one daily nugget at a time.
Because here at The Texan Edge, we don’t just talk Texas — we live it.
The Texan Edge is "Not just a podcast, but a Texas state of mind.”
Texan Edge
The Art of Slowin' Down
Episode Description:
Sometimes the best way to get ahead is to slow down. In this laid-back episode of The Texan Edge, Tweed Scott takes us on a drive through the Texas backroads and reminds us that racing through life means missing the view. What starts as a moment of frustration behind a tractor turns into a lesson in patience, perspective, and presence. Because out here, timing isn’t about the clock—it’s about rhythm.
Show Notes:
- Theme: Slowing down to truly live your life
- Story Setting: A summer evening outside Lanto, Texas
- Key Moment: Getting stuck behind an old rancher on a tractor
- Takeaway: Sometimes you’re not behind—you’re just ahead of yourself.
- Quote to Remember: “The only thing you’ll miss by slowing down is the stress you’ve left behind.”
- Tone: Reflective, warm, gently humorous, with a dose of Texas wisdom
- Call to Action: Take a few quiet minutes today. Sit on the porch, feel the breeze, and be right where you are.
This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.
Howdy, I'm Tweed Scott and welcome back to the Texan Edge. You know, we Texans love to brag about how fast we can move. Our trucks, our highways, even our barbecue lines. But sometimes, believe it or not, the best way forward is by tapping the brakes just a little bit. I learned that one summer evening out near Lanto. I was hustling to get somewhere. Can't even tell you where now, that's how important it was. And when I got stuck behind an old rancher driving a tractor down the road, now he's just putt-putting along, maybe about 10 miles an hour, and I'm over there drumming the steering wheel, muttering about schedules and time. I think I was just about to chew my way through the steering wheel. Then he turned off at the next gate. He tipped his hat, and I realized he wasn't behind. I was ahead of myself. We get so wrapped up in going faster that we forget the whole point of movement is direction. If you're always racing, you never see where you are. Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down enough to actually live your own life. So maybe today, take a few minutes out. A few quiet minutes. Sit on the porch. Feel the breeze. Don't rush through your meal. Taste it. Just don't talk. Listen. When you stop hurrying long enough to catch your breath, then you just might find out you're exactly where you're supposed to be. And you know what? That old rancher might have been the smartest man on the road, and you know what? I suspect he really was. Now, he wasn't late, keep in mind. He was right on time. This is the Texan Edge, and remember, the only thing you'll miss by slowing down is the stress you've left behind. We'll be back again tomorrow with another Texas story. The Texan Edge isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.