Motivation tends to take a permanent lunch break in May, with shiny goals fading by March. Coasting and vacation tease us, affecting productivity.

Takeaways

• Motivation wanes as vacation season approaches
• Shiny goals fade by March

Chapters

• 00:00 Motivation and Shiny Goals
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I’m not coming to your podcast with theory—I’m coming with a story that has been lived.

I’m Dr. Stuart D. Jones, award-winning author of For the Love of Stephen: The Story of a Boy Who Was Never Broken. My book is a memoir about my brother who lived with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin and now included in the Library of Congress. His life—and his loss—reshaped how I understand dignity, belonging, faith, and what it truly means to be human.

Professionally, I spent my early career as a minister, then spent 30 years in executive leadership in higher education, and now teach speech communication part-time at the university level. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with audiences across the country and appear on many podcasts, where I’m known for thoughtful, engaging, and often unexpectedly humorous conversations. My reviews will attest to my high-energy style.

On your podcast, I will help listeners rethink disability, challenge assumptions, deepen empathy, and see others—and themselves—through a more human and inclusive lens.

If your audience is open to a conversation that is heartfelt, honest, faith-based, and perspective-changing, I would be honored to join you.

The conversation explores the theme of unspoken words and missed opportunities for expression, covering personal experiences, arguments, and the desire to articulate thoughts effectively. It also delves into the dynamics of conversations, debates, and the aftermath of unspoken words. The conversation delves into the dynamics of communication, the impact of unspoken words, the importance of honesty, and the power of expressing one's feelings. It also touches on the influence of health on mood and character, as well as the significance of self-expression and positivity.

Takeaways

• Unspoken words can lead to missed opportunities for expression and can result in feelings of regret.
• The desire to articulate thoughts effectively and engage in meaningful conversations is a common experience shared by many. Unspoken words can weigh heavily on the mind and should be expressed to lighten the mental load.
• Honesty, when balanced with sensitivity, can lead to better communication and understanding.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Things We Wish We Said
• 25:10 Unspoken Words and Missed Opportunities
• 31:20 The Desire for Articulate Expression
• 38:03 The Aftermath of Arguments
• 45:22 The Weight of Unspoken Words
• 55:08 The Impact of Misunderstandings and Rejection
• 01:01:12 The Vulnerability of Honesty
• 01:08:11 The Importance of Self-Expression and Positivity