This episode will discuss the uncertainties of the world and give practical advice from the Mayo Clinic and from the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is the first in a two part series on self-esteem based on the popularity of my posts on Medium.com Search for me there or on type Google my name: John Halstead Life Edge. The screen will populate with several blog post. Pick one and it will lead you to the main page.

We can have the best intentions, the right motivations, even a solid plan for accomplishing a goal, but if we do not have the energy to do it all is useless. I t does not matter how intelligent or talented you are if you are unable to follow through on the necessary actions to be successful. The following podcast discusses the perils of low energy and provides you with a solid holistic plan to put in place to create the energy you want and need.

This short episode provides practical real time hands on methods for starting the process of getting to know oneself.

This is a heart to heart talk. I have listeners as we embark on a self improvement journey together. I share with readers what I learned from the previous episode, from contemplating Socrates' admonition to ̈Äbove all know Thyself." I then went in a confessional style, death and rebirth, to changing my life and never accepting less than my best. In the process, I say goodbye to average.

This is the second part of LIfe Edge Foundations. Socrates famous words ̈ Know Thyself?" are challenged and debated and then brought to a conclusion. The topic pervades all humanity in both simple and complex ways. The ideas discussed here will be key concepts in future episodes.