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Streamlining Your Life!

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:52:38 -0600

🚀 Streamline for Success: The Power of Simplicity

In this insightful conversation, Andy Thorton, CEO of the Greater Peoria YMCA, sits down with Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Coach Matt George to unpack one of the most overlooked strategies in leadership and life: streamlining.

Through real-world wisdom and executive-level insight, Andy and Matt challenge the myth that “more” means “better.” They explore how intentional simplification—cutting out the clutter, focusing on what truly matters—can unlock greater impact in business, personal growth, and even spiritual development.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by endless tools, tasks, or information, this episode will help you refocus, refuel, and realign your energy toward purposeful progress.

🎯 Less noise. More results.

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Living a Life Decided with Kim - Jerry Harkness

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:02:22 -0600

🎙️ Living a Life Decided: Jerry Harkness – From Retirement to Purposeful Service

In this episode of Living a Life Decided, we sit down with a man who proves that retirement isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. Meet Jerry Harkness from Peoria Illinois, a retired Caterpillar Inc. professional who, instead of slowing down, chose to step up.

After decades of hard work, Jerry found himself in a maintenance role at a retirement home. But something stirred in him—a desire for more clarity, more purpose, and more impact. That’s when he joined I’ve Decided in February 2023, seeking what we provide in “all the pieces of the puzzle.”

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With his wife Jeannine by his side, Jerry made a bold decision: to retire—again—in December 2023. But this time, it wasn’t about stepping away. It was about stepping into something greater. Together, they launched Happy 2 Help, a business built on compassion and community. Their mission? To serve and support individuals in their area, offering practical help and heartfelt connection.

Jerry’s story is a powerful reminder that living a life decided means choosing purpose over passivity, and service over stagnation. He didn’t just retire—he re-fired his passion to make a difference.

📞 Want to connect with Jerry or see how Happy 2 Help can support you or someone you love? Reach out at 309-922-9630. Let him know you found his number from the podcast.

Living a Life Decided with Kim Martin - Michelle King

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:43:29 -0600

Michelle R. King currently works as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stabilizing patients after surgery.

She has worked in health care for over 35 years. She resides in Illinoi with her daughter, grandson, and son. When she’s not working in the hospital or writing she is focused on health, nutrition, wellness in addition to balancing her Mind, Body and Spirit.

She knew young that she wanted to help people and decided to write this book as an extension of that. she aspires to help as many people as possible in life because she finds it fulfilling, Michell also believes that everyone has a story about how to overcome different tests and trials in life. Something that she follows is, "I have learned that nobody knows you better than you. Wholistic care is essential to having a balance. Internal love supersedes any other form of love outside of us. Once we begin to look within our own heart, we will meet our "true self" and not who society has suggested you should be or become.

To God be the Glory,

Michelle R. King BSN, RNL

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Living a Life Decided with Kim - Peggy Jacques

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:42:41 -0600

Peggy Jacques - Founder of Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging as a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to enhance the lives of older adults through connections, education, and innovation!

Masters prepared Registered Nurse with experience in Critical Care, Public Health, Employee Health, Infection Control, Nursing Management, Nursing Education for BSN Students and Nursing Leadership, Patient Education Coordinator, Faith Community Health Nursing, and Outpatient Palliative Care. Professional goals are to continue the advancement of nursing professionalism in every aspect of health care delivery, particularly nursing care provided to vulnerable populations such as those living in poverty, the elderly, and the disadvantaged.

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What You Pursue Changes Everything!

Tue, 20 May 2025 18:18:09 -0600

Pursue is not just chasing after fleeting pleasures, but having the courage and faith to pursue the God-given dreams planted in your heart. It’s about taking bold, consistent steps toward a life that honors God and brings true meaning, not just to your life, but to the lives of those around you. The life you've imagined, the dream you've been given, the calling on your life, it’s all waiting on the other side of a courageous decision to pursue. What you pursue matters!

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Reverend Craig Williams, Executive Director of South Side Mission, about this weeks, weekly winning word, Pursue! Learn more at www.ivedecided.org

Let's talk about stepping boldy into your purpose and calling!

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:00:17 -0600

There are seasons for waiting and preparing, but there are also moments when the next right step is to move forward. You’ve done the research, you’ve weighed the options, you’ve prayed, and now, it’s time to act. Sometimes, success is just waiting on you to go.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Marcellus Sommerville, CEO, Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service, about this weeks, weekly winning word, GO!

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What do you attribute your success to?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:11:05 -0600

If you want to succeed, you need to identify what truly contributes to your progress and what holds you back.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Christine Bare Kemper, Candidate for ICC Board of Trustees, about this weeks, weekly winning word, attribute!

Explore how small intentional actions can protect your future self!

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:25:57 -0600

By preparing for the future and taking proactive steps today, you’re safeguarding yourself against potential obstacles. As the saying goes, “What you do today determines your tomorrow.” Every effort you make now—whether in health, finances, personal growth, or spirituality—is an act of coverage, a way of protecting and equipping your future self.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with David Bell, Owner of Life Line to Health, about this weeks, weekly winning word, coverage!

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Are you ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:44:48 -0600

Without clarity on what truly matters, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expending urgency on distractions that yield little progress. We challenge you to embrace urgency with intention. Be quick to act on what God is calling you to do, but just as quick to discern what is truly necessary. By focusing your energy on the right priorities, you’ll be one step closer to living the purpose-filled life you’re designed for.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided, about this weeks, weekly winning word, urgent!

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Have you thought about the patterns shapping your life?

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:46:07 -0600

Just as a seamstress uses a pattern to create a well-tailored garment, you must establish patterns in your life that align with the success you desire. Without these guiding structures, it becomes almost impossible to know where to begin, what steps to take, or how to ensure your actions are leading you toward the outcome you seek. Success doesn’t happen by accident; it follows a blueprint. And that blueprint is your pattern.

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The beauty of embracing what sets you apart!

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:11:01 -0600

When you honor your individuality, you unlock the potential to contribute to the world in ways that no one else can, no matter how hard they try. Instead of blending in, remember that your uniqueness is your greatest asset. It’s what makes you extraordinary! What sets you apart?

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Jim Barrack, President and C.E.O. of Barrack's Cater Inn, about this weeks, weekly winning word, Distinct!

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The power to influence and convince others of your vision!

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:25:27 -0600

Before you can truly make an impact on the world, it’s crucial that you first convince yourself of the value of your own beliefs, goals, and purpose. The journey toward success begins with unwavering self-confidence and a deep conviction in the mission you’re pursuing.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Lindsey Kerr, Executive Director of Lifeline Pilots, about this weeks, weekly winning word, Convincing!

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The value and importance of being exlusive at the proper time!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:59:48 -0600

There is only one you and you were put on this earth to do something that no one else can do. To accomplish your highest goals and dreams, you must stay focused and exclusive to who you are and what it is you should be doing.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Willie "Winky" Williams, Owner of HOOPS, INC. about this weeks, weekly winning word, exclusive!

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Living a Life Decided with Kim Martin & guest Lauren Yoder

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:46:15 -0600

Lauren Yoder, Married to husband Chris for 17 years, together they have 2 children, Laney, 16, and Oliver, 12. She has been employed with MH Equipment for almost 10 years, and in current position of Warranty Manager for the last 3 1/2. Also does photography, mainly family, senior and sports action shots. She is an author of 4 books, From the Weeds, 100 Days Sober, Another 100 Days Sober, and co-author with her daughter of My Mommy is an Alcoholic. She is a recovering alcoholic/addict with 10 years of sobriety. Currently leads AA meetings at Woodford Co Jail. Is involved in entrepreneurial mentoring those incarcerated in prison with Defy Ventures. And most recently joined forces with Prison Fellowship in seeking justice that restores. She is also involved with a group, Women In Leadership and is always seeking to improve leadership skills and networking.

The Power of Personalizing your goals for success!

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:54:20 -0600

Sharonda Romero is a dedicated and multifaceted individual with a rich background of service and entrepreneurship. With 16 years of honorable service in the Army, Sharonda has developed a wide array of skills and a passion for meeting new people and embracing diverse experiences.

In addition to her military service, Sharonda is the founder of Tru-treasures, a family-owned online store specializing in all-natural and handcrafted products. Tru-treasures offers a variety of items including disability awareness jewelry, self-defense keychains, skincare products like turmeric facial pads, and unique hair and beard care essentials. The store is committed to serving civilians, military personnel, and individuals with disabilities, providing high-quality products that cater to a wide range of needs and preferences.

Sharonda's dedication to her business and community is evident in the thoughtfully designed products and the personal touch that goes into each item. Tru-treasures is not just a store but a testament to Sharonda's commitment to making a positive impact and supporting awareness for various important causes.

Importance of having spirit for success!

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:09:52 -0600

We got spirit yes we do, we got spirit how about you! Spirit, in the context of success, goes beyond mere enthusiasm; it’s about cultivating an energetic, passionate, and resilient mindset. This spirited approach can profoundly impact your journey towards achieving your goals and dreams.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Coach Bre, Owner of Bre Cottage about this weeks, weekly winning word, spirit!

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Focusing on your execution will help ensure you find success!

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:53:21 -0600

Your ability to take decisive action, persevere through challenges, and learn from your experiences will greatly influence the outcome of whatever it is you want to accomplish. Ultimately, how you execute is what matters most on your success journey.

Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Stacey Reed, Owner/Agent at Integrity Plus Insurance Company about this weeks, weekly winning word, execute!

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Depth of commitment is greater than the size of your effort!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:42:36 -0600

Superficial commitments often waver when confronted with obstacles, but a deep commitment acts as an unyielding anchor that keeps you fixed on your goals.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton talks with Ryan Deemer, Principal at Skid Steer Nation about this weeks, weekly winning word, depth!

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Do you have a burning desire to grow or to become more successful?

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:34:19 -0600

What you’re capable of exceeds what you most likely believe about yourself. Keep going, keep working, keep growing, and keep fighting the fight! You can and will achieve whatever it is you desire if you recognize the vastness of your capabilities. Whatever you believe you’re capable of, the reality is, you’re capable of more!

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton talks with Evan Jenkins about this weeks, weekly winning word, capability!

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Setting and Achieving Goals is Very Rewarding!

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:23:08 -0600

Setting goals for yourself and pursuing them is an effective process that goes far beyond the accomplishment of whatever it is you want to achieve. Goal setting is a powerful tool that not only propels you toward success but also shapes your character, enhances motivation, and fosters personal growth.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with TJ Martin, Founder of Do the Dream as they have a discussion about the most rewarding reasons for setting and pursuing your goals!

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How are you planning to ehance your skills and talents into the next year?

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:07:49 -0600

Success is often attributed to a combination of hard work, determination, and the ability to leverage one’s unique gifts and talents. Everyone possesses a set of innate abilities that, when identified and nurtured, can pave the way for personal and professional success. The goal then is to uncover, refine, and amplify your inherent gifts and constantly elevate your abilities to new heights.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Ken Stwert, CEO dvisory Board Chairman, Executive Coach as they have a discussion about enhancing your talents and skills into the year!

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Do you desire to increase your influence with others?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:17:50 -0600

On the journey to fulfill our higher purpose or calling, we often focus on our talents, what we know, and our experiences. While these factors are undoubtedly important, there’s another essential element that often gets overlooked: personability. Being personable means more than just being friendly; it’s about genuinely connecting with others, empathizing with their needs, and fostering meaningful relationships.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Becky Rossman, CEO of PCAV, Peoria Community Against Violence, as they have a discussion about being personable!

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Where do you need a breakthrough?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:26:51 -0600

Success is hard and it takes time, a long time! Embrace the waiting period as an opportunity for transformation and self-improvement and you will be better equipped to seize the moment when it comes. Your breakthrough is around the corner, keep going!

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Kim Martin, Found of I've Decided, as they have a discussion about what to do while awaiting for a breakthrough!

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Being serious with your goals and the qualities of an earnest person

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:22:41 -0600

When you are earnest, failure is merely a life lesson to learn from, a stepping stone to success. When you are serious and determined, nothing will stop you. This is what living a life decided is all about! Be earnest in your endeavors and everything else will fall into place.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Marcia Bolden, Career Strategiest and Transformational Coach, as they have a discussion about being serious about your goals and the qualities of an earnest person.

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How to show up as your best!

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:43:06 -0600

The sense of fulfillment that accompanies personal growth is unparalleled. It connects you to your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of accomplishment. Every human being possesses unique talents and abilities. Striving for excellence means harnessing and tapping into these qualities to their fullest potential.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Marcellus Sommerville, President/CEO of the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Services, as they have a discussion about how to show up to be your best!

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How Willing Are You To Do What It Takes To Achieve Your Goals?

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:20:24 -0600

While it’s easy to dream big and set ambitious goals, the real challenge lies in taking consistent action and persevering through the inevitable obstacles that are bound to come your way.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Michelle Webster, Marketing and Community Out Reach Director for Princveville State Bank as they have a discussion about being willing!

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How can you be certain? 15 positive things you can be certain of!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:03:25 -0600

Although there are many uncertainties in life, there are some things we can be sure of. Staying focused on these positive aspects can help you tap into your potential, achieve your goals and dreams, and ultimately live a more fulfilled life.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Troy Alexander, Director of Business Development, Solvera Health, as they have a discussion about being certain!

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Learn new things to replenish

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:33:16 -0600

I've Decided is a personal development organization that helps individuals achieve their personal and professional goals and dreams. We accomplish this by having all 10 pieces of the success puzzle under one roof. Included in a membership are weekly OnDemand coaching sessions and weekly challenges to help you reach your weekly, monthly and yearly goals.

Listen in as Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Noele Tatlock, Personal Lines Division Manager at Unland Companies as they discuss our weekly winning word replenish, to inspire and motivate you in your journey for success!

Contact us at https://ivedecided.org/contact to setup a free consultation and learn more on how I've Decided can help you fulfill your purpose in life and the success you desire.

How viable is your strategy?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:04:15 -0600

For your goals and dreams to be viable, you must have an overall idea of how you are going to get from here to there. In other words, a strategy. One of the mistakes we can make while working towards our bigger dreams is spending more time focusing on what we want and not enough time on how we’re going to get it. Are your dreams capable of living? A winning strategy is the lifeline you must have to ensure your success! How viable is your strategy?

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Trey Chandler, Director of Operations at the Peoria Family YMCA, about this weeks weekly winning word, viable!

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How thorough are your goals?

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:09:01 -0600

If you want to make sure you set yourself up for achievement and accomplish the things you desire, you must be thorough in how you set your goals.

Listen in as they discuss 5 Principles for Being Thorough in Setting Your Goals that you can apply to help you be more thorough in setting your goals and creating an action plan that works.

Learn more about LearningRx at https://www.learningrx.com/peoria or register for the free session at https://keap.page/um348/learning-rx.html being held on Sunday, July 30th 6-7:30pm or Tuesday, August 1 11:30-1pm.

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Is there something in your life you lost control of? Reclaim, Live Decided!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:29:00 -0600

You can take back what is yours and who you were born to be. The world needs you to accomplish your goals and dreams! If you’ve lost yourself or you’ve given up on a dream or a goal that you have, you can reclaim it today! It’s your life, what will you do with it?

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Steven Snook, Executive Director at Extraordinary Solitude and Owner and CEO at Jesus Speaks LLC. about this weeks, weekly winning word, reclaim!

Learn more about Steven at www.jesusspeaksllc.com/pages/my-story

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Jennifer Kyulule – Bonafide

Tue, 16 May 2023 17:28:36 -0600

What makes you the real deal and how that ties into your marketing as well! Listen in as host Kim Singleton Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Jennifer Kyulule, Owner of Foxy Online Marketing as they discuss the weekly winning word Bonafide. Learn more or become a member at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Ben Watt - Importance of taking care of yourself first so you can take are of others!

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:39:34 -0600

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Ben Watt, Family Pastor at Eastside Bible Church about this weeks, weekly winning word, durable!

People need to be durable. Especially, as it relates to living a fulfilled life and achieving the goals and dreams we desire the most. Success requires us to be durable.

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guests Erynn Dykstra & Sarah Fletcher – Trials

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:10:11 -0600

No one likes trials!” However, it’s in the trials one finds out what they’re made of, how strong they are, and what they can endure. Listen in to our Host Andy Thornton, CEO of The Greater Peoria Family YMCA as he talks with his guests Erynn Dykstra - Life & Health Producer at Envision Insurance Group and Sarah Fletcher, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives at Community Foundation of Central Illinois, about this weeks weekly winning word, trials! Learn more or become a member at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Jenette Jurczyk – Candid

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:56:30 -0600

Let us live like there is a camera on us at all times ready to snap a picture with nothing to hide. This is truly the way to a fulfilled life and achieving the goals and dreams we desire.

Listen in as our host Kim Singleton Martin, founder of I've Decided talks with guest Jenette Jurczyk, National Director at That's What She Said on "How to be Candid and Considerate at the Same Time."

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Jason Shimmin – Justice

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:40:56 -0600

When you maintain justice and constantly do what is right, you can expect to achieve the goals and dreams you desire.

Listen in as our host Kim Singleton Martin founder of I've Decided talks with Jason Shimmin, NRA Instructor at Shimmin Tactical Solutions about this weeks word Justice!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest David Bell – Quicken

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:35:53 -0600

What dreams in your heart do you need to revive? If you have dreams that you’ve let die, it’s time to bring them back to life! It’s easy for your goals and dreams to get lost in the busyness of life, but you must keep them alive. The reality is, your dreams are still there, tapping you on the shoulder and saying, “Hey, I’m still here, remember me?” Yes, you remember, but there is so much in the way. Maybe you’ve tried many times and just never made it happen, it’s time to go again. Deep in your heart, you know it’s what you should be doing, so why not take a fresh approach and revive those dreams that have somehow slipped away. It’s never too late to quicken your dreams and realize your purpose!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Ken Stewart - What have you learned?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:25:47 -0600

When things don’t go your way, or you feel like you’ve messed up, search for lessons. Ask yourself, “In my failures, what have I learned? Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Ken Stewart, Advisory Board Chairman - Central Illinois Convene, about this weeks, weekly winning word, lessons! Learn more or become a member of I've Decided at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Jackie Greer-Buchanan - Have you ever said this?

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:37:05 -0600

To share your true feelings and opinions can be hard, but it is necessary if you are going to have meaningful relationships and live a fulfilled life. Listen in as host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Jackie Greer-Buchanan, Certified I've Decided Success Partner and Travel Expert, about this weeks, weekly winning word, express! Learn more or become a member of I've Decided at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Adam Rieger – Fulfill

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:50:11 -0600

At I’ve Decided, this is one of our favorite words because it essentially is a part of our mission. We help you fulfill your goals and dreams whatever they may be! For us to help you, you must believe you are capable of success. The thing about success is we are all different. Each one of us were created with a certain purpose and intention in mind. Your individual best and potential are going to be different from another person’s best. Like our Weekly Winning Quote says, “You can’t choose your potential.” It’s true, your potential was already designed for you by The Creator, but it’s your job to tap into the absolute best you can be, to strive for excellence, and to achieve those goals and dreams that will ultimately lead you to fulfilling your purpose.

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Liz Steffen - Constant

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0600

If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you desire, constant self-improvement is a must. Although this may sound like a “no brainer”, the reality is, most of us do well for a while working towards being a better version of ourselves, but it doesn’t last. We spend more time wanting to improve than actually doing the work and staying constant in our improvement. Personal development is a bright idea, but the average person simply doesn’t invest the time or money necessary for long-term success. Success is proof that investing in yourself is the best investment you can make, but even still we don’t always buy in. There are so many other places to put our money like new cars, bigger houses, designer clothes, eating out, bad habits, and the list goes on. It’s not that any of those ways of spending money are necessarily bad, it’s that statistically people place a higher value on them than their own personal growth. This mindset is the culprit to being your best self and accomplishing the things you desire. When you place the highest value on your own self-improvement and constantly invest and work on being the best version of yourself, successfully achieving your goals and dreams will be the return on your investment.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Liz Steffen, Owner of Vanilla Sugar Face & Body about this weeks, weekly winning word, constant!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Dean Heffta - How Strong is Your Desire for Success?

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:45:11 -0600

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Dean Heffta, Communication Trainer, Leadership Speaker, Performance Coach, and Business Consultant, about this weeks, weekly winning word, vital!

If you are going to achieve your goals and dreams, you must have a strong desire for success. To accomplish something you’ve not done before will be extremely hard. It requires you to change behaviors and to grow beyond where you are today. If you are going to stick it out through the hard times, the challenges, and the failures that happen along the way, your desire to succeed must be great. When it comes to achieving the things you want the most, how bad you want it will be a huge difference maker. It is vital that your desire for success is greater than any fears or obstacles you will face.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How Strong is Your Desire for Success?

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:25:31 -0600

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & Guest Laurie Kaplan - Sustainable

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:20:39 -0600

One of the biggest reasons most of us give up on our New Year resolutions is we don’t have a sustainable plan to achieve them. The excitement of the New Year motivates us for change, but then we go too hard and fast making it virtually impossible to maintain. The key to improving your odds of achieving the things you desire in 2023 is to make an action plan with manageable goals that are easier to sustain.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided talks with Laurie Kaplan, Precision Epigenetic Coach & Farm Retreat Leader about this weeks, weekly winning word, sustainable!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Outstanding People Have this in Common

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:05:40 -0600

Our I’ve Decided Community is built on an absolute mission for your success. As a member of our organization, you are surrounded by like-minded people who desire to tap into their fullest potential, achieve their goals and dreams, and live a fulfilled life! The question is, are you on this same absolute mission? Are you all in on achieving your dreams, no matter how big? As we enter into the week of Christmas, we must ponder the best example known to us in all of history of a mission fulfilled. This example is the birth of Jesus Christ, the reason we celebrate. He was born with an absolute mission to save the world, and He fulfilled this mission. He was all in on success! It is not by chance that our success community is called I’ve Decided. If you intend to accomplish the things you desire and have the life you truly want, there is no room for being lukewarm. You’re either going to do it, or you’re not. There will never be anyone who gets where they want to go with a half-hearted mindset. Last week our word was review and this week it’s absolute. There are 2 weeks left in the year. As you continue to review your progress, where you are, and where you want to be, you have to DECIDE. Do you have an absolute sense of mission or not? If so, then you are in the right place because we have ONE absolute mission, and that is YOUR SUCCESS!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Ben Watt - Make it a habit!

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:09:54 -0600

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Ben Watt, Family Pastor at Eastside Bible Church about this weeks, weekly winning word, review!

It’s time to review our results and see where we are in accomplishing the things we desire. Oftentimes, we have a hard time seeing our own achievements and we devalue the small steps we’ve made in the right direction. The other thing that’s hard is accepting the change that needs to be made when something isn’t working well. Lastly, we don’t want to face the music that what we said we were going to do a year ago simply didn’t happen. This can make it very challenging to review our progress as often as we should. On the other hand, when you’re rocking it and you’re making huge strides towards your goals and dreams, it’s important to see that too. There is nothing more inspiring or motivating than personal success. For all of these reasons and more, it’s critical that you make a habit to review your progress as often as possible.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How is trust earned?

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:03:26 -0600

If you want to be a trustworthy person and sharpen your skills of seeking trustworthy people, there are certain behaviors you will need to master. It takes time and discipline, but it’s worth the work.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Multiply your success!

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:38:37 -0600

We believe that to be our best selves, we need the help of many! People have been collaborating since the beginning of time and our human history proves that those who participate are more successful. Together truly is better! When we collaborate, it exposes us to different perspectives, new ideas, more resources, and that works both ways. Collaboration makes a hard job easier and you will get further faster. Just like the quote above says, “it multiplies your success!” How often are you collaborating? If you’re trying to do everything alone, we want to encourage you to rethink your plan and figure out a way to include others in your goals and dreams.

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Art Georges - Meaningful Work

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:40:41 -0600

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Art Georges, Pastor of Living Hope Community Church in Bartonville Illinois about this weeks, weekly winning word, meaningful!

Meaningful work can be a platform that allows you to live out your purpose and achieve the goals and dreams you desire. The great news is, you don’t have to leave your current position, make a hasty move, or start all over to feel like you’re making a difference or being useful. You can start right where you are today. For example, if you know you have a purpose in encouraging others and sharing your story, figure out a way to do it right where you are. With today’s environment, most companies are open to helping their employees feel more empowered to live a more fulfilled and meaningful life. All you need to do is ask or make your case. The fact is, you are more likely to thrive and grow when you believe your work is meaningful to you.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Meaningful Work

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:27:16 -0600

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How unshakeable are you?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:24:01 -0600

If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you desire, you must have an unshakeable belief that you are capable of success. If you are unshakeable, you are confident, resilient, and absolutely determined on what you believe. With an unshakeable belief in your ability to succeed, you will force yourself to keep going even on the toughest days. Nothing will crack your determination to accomplish what you have decided to do. Listen in as we discuss ways to develop an unshakeable belief in yourself!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - What builds momentum?

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:44:52 -0600

You have goals, I have goals, we all have goals. Everyone has something they want to accomplish. The problem is wanting and doing are two different things. You can want something until the cows come home, but until you find the motivation to act, you will never achieve what you desire. Listen in as we talk about how to keep pressing forward towards your goal!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - When are you the most poised?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:43:43 -0600

Being poised is not about being perfect, it’s about having composure and assurance when things aren’t going your way. Listen in as we talk about how to stay poised when the pressure is on!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Evan Jenkins - Aptitude

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:04:05 -0600

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton, CEO of Greater Peoria Family YMCA talks with Evan Jenkins, Director of Business Development with Manpower of Central Illinois about this weeks, weekly winning word, aptitude! Aptitude in simple terms is your ability to learn skills. There is a reason the quote, “attitude is aptitude” became famous. If you are going to improve your aptitude, you must first change your attitude. Anything can be improved upon with the right mindset, focus, and a lot of handwork. In fact, research suggests that the average human can do 40% more than they think they can. Guess what? You are a human, and that means that you are capable of doing more than you think you can. The question is, how are you tapping into your fullest potential? By changing your mindset, you can increase your aptitude, your capabilities. Learn more or become a member of I've Decided at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How to increase your aptitude!

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:38:21 -0600

Aptitude in simple terms is your ability to learn skills. There is a reason the quote, “attitude is aptitude” became famous. If you are going to improve your aptitude, you must first change your attitude. Anything can be improved upon with the right mindset, focus, and a lot of handwork. In fact, research suggests that the average human can do 40% more than they think they can. Guess what? You are a human, and that means that you are capable of doing more than you think you can. The question is, how are you tapping into your fullest potential? By changing your mindset, you can increase your aptitude, your capabilities.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - It’s not fast or easy!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:47:37 -0600

Don’t procrastinate. You must forge ahead and accomplish what you can. There is still plenty of time left in the year and you can get a lot done. Success is very hard, it’s not fast or easy.

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Jackie Greer-Buchanan, Kurt P. White and Molly Crusen Bishop discuss our weekly winning word forge!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guests Dr. Lindsay Tate & Jana Huston, APN-C - Repetition

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:41:21 -0600

Repetition then, is the key to learning and mastering whatever you need to do so that you can accomplish whatever you want. The key to success is to get good at repetition. To do this, there are three rules you will need to follow.

Listen in as the host Kim Martin talks with Dr. Lindsay Tate & Jana Huston, APN-C about this weeks, weekly winning word, repetition! Our missing is your success!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Can you repeat that?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:05:26 -0600

If you want to be really good at something repetition is your friend. You can shift your mindset, behaviors, and ultimately your paradigm through repetition. There is no wrong in consistently repeating the right action. By doing so, it helps you to retain the information and gives you a better understanding. It is said that Michael Jordan practiced by throwing 1000 free throws every single day. He obviously understood that repetition is the key to mastering whatever it is you want to do. Is there something important to you that you want to improve on? Remember the eight laws of learning: explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Julie Gray -Sharpen

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:55:00 -0600

To sharpen means to improve. How are you improving your skills, tools, and resources? What you do on a regular basis is either sharpening you and making you stronger or dulling you and weakening your abilities. Your daily habits can become so ritual that you don’t even recognize them as bad or good, you just do them without even thinking. This is a serious issue that plagues our society because habits determine outcome. There are personal habits that will dull your skills and those that will sharpen your skills. Being intentional about what you choose to do will help you be your best self and increase your odds of achieving your goals and dreams. Take time to improve yourself!

Listen in as the host Kim Martin talks with Julie Gray about this weeks, weekly winning word, sharpen!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Kim Martin - Heedful

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:42:04 -0600

When you think of being heedful, what does it bring to your mind? You may think of being considerate, thoughtful, careful, or cautious. All of these are practices that would definitely describe being heedful. When you are giving your full attention to something, or being heedful, you are more focused and more capable of staying on track. Ideas and opportunities can come on very quickly, and you must pay close attention to recognize them. Heedful people are more successful than those who aren’t because of this. They are fully engaged allowing them to make the most of every experience and to be clear about what they should and shouldn’t do.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton talks with Kim Martin about this weeks, weekly winning word, heedful!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How heedful are you?

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:16:56 -0600

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Bobby Taylor -Humanity

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:08:09 -0600

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I’ve Decided and her guest Bobby Taylor, Owner of Mid-Illinois Companies as they discuss why we lose faith in humanity, what happens when we do, and how to restore it.

It seems the phrase, “I’m losing faith in humanity”, is being heard more and more these days. Why do you suppose that is? Human beings and our human nature verses nurture is so complicated, it’s hard to pinpoint just one answer. The truth is, it’s a complicated mix of all sorts of things. However, there are a couple of factors that are clear about why someone would lose faith in humanity. One is, so much negativity happening in the world at once, and the other is personal experience and interactions with individuals who are feeling the same. You might say, “It’s a vicious cycle.”

Even with all that is happening, we shouldn’t give up hope on ourselves or others. We must take responsibility for our own self-improvement and development and take responsibility for helping the people in our sphere of influence as well. While this may seem like a task too difficult to accomplish, it is possible.

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Jeannie Quick - Expansive

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:06:44 -0600

When you think of the word expansive, you may get a vision of the ocean, the sky, or an open range expanding as far as the eye can see. Expansive is deep and wide and it has the capacity to grow even more. Have you ever thought of yourself on an expansive level? What does that look like? For starters, if you are a person on an expansive level, you have a vast scope of knowledge and you seek to know even more. Secondly, you are certain there is no limit to how much you can learn and no cap on your capacity for growth. In other words, you are ever seeking to expand from where you are today.

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I’ve Decided and her guest Jeannie Quick Founder of Dream Outside the Lines as they talk about the weekly winning word expansive.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How expansive is your life?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:29:29 -0600

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Jackie Greer-Buchanan and Molly Crusen Bishop discuss our weekly winning word expansive!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - The quest for your best…Will you ever arrive?

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:29:13 -0600

There is always the next best thing or more to come. Consider your life more of a quest. You have a specific mission to attain, but that mission is ever expanding. There is no limit to what you can attain and how much you can grow. You really should never feel like you have completely arrived at some type of euphoric perfect place. In life we are always on a journey towards something bigger and better than where we are now. As long as you are alive, keep working, keep moving, keep growing, keep learning, keep building, keep seeking, and keep improving. You will never arrive until you take your last breath here on earth. Enjoy the quest!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Molly Crusen Bishop - Lucid

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:07:38 -0600

Living a life decided is all about being lucid. Simply stated, it’s knowing what you want and making decisions each day that align with that. When you are a lucid person, you are clearly expressing the things you desire, and more so, you are crystal clear about your goals and dreams. It’s important that you are able to translate the things you want quickly and in a way that others can easily comprehend. To do this, you have to be clear about what success means to you. This week is all about making sure you know exactly what you want and that you are able to clearly express it.

Listen in as the host Andy Thornton talks with Molly Crusen Bishop about this weeks, weekly winning word, lucid!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Jennifer Haney – Innate

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:51:42 -0600

You were born with a purpose in mind and you possess everything you need to see it through to completion. We are speaking of your natural gifts and talents. Talents are things you already have. They have been ingrained in you since birth. These innate abilities are what most people refer to as potential. When you tap into this potential and focus on growing your strengths, you will gain a higher level of success.

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I’ve Decided and her guest Jennifer Haney, Clifton Strengths Coach as they talk about the weekly winning word innate.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - You were born with it!

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:45:17 -0600

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Jackie Greer-Buchanan and Molly Crusen Bishop discuss our weekly winning word innate!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Sam Miller – Choice

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:44:38 -0600

It’s no secret the choices you make today will determine the outcome you see tomorrow. Every single choice you make has a consequence. We learn this from a very early age. If you touch a hot stove, you will get burned. If you break the rules, you will find yourself in trouble. We know this. At some point in our lives, each of us have experienced a negative outcome because of a bad choice, and we have experienced a positive outcome because of a good choice. It’s the law of attraction; you get what you give.

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I’ve Decided and her guest Sam Miller, Dreaming Made Simple as they talk about the weekly winning word choice.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - What determines your success?

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:38:07 -0600

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word choice!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Ben Watt - Ebullient

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:22:48 -0600

It is no secret that we live in the age of technology and information. Albeit there are many pros about having this data at our fingertips, there are also many cons. One major downside to “news at the click of a button” is our human brain is not equipped to absorb and successfully process at the levels we are exposed to. Facts and opinions start to intermingle and suddenly, we don’t even know what is true or what to believe anymore. This situation breeds low morale, zaps our energy, and causes even the most positive people to be more negative. This is a serious issue because the world does not need more negative things or negative people. The world needs more ebullient people to make a positive impact.

Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest Ben Watt, Founder of Next Step as they talk about the weekly winning word ebullient.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - The World Needs You!

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:48:36 -0600

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word ebullient!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Greg Eberle - Gallant

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:44:50 -0600

Gallant is a great word! If you are gallant, you are courageous and brave! Fear can steal your goals and dreams right from you because it creeps in and causes you to doubt your abilities. The more gallant you are, the less likely this will happen to you. Your success is counting on you to be brave. It takes guts to share your dreams with the world and even more courage to take action on them.

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided and her guest Greg Eberle, Manger of Hopedale Wellness Center and trainer for the Special Olympics as they talk about the weekly winning word gallant.

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Kayla Miller - Imaginative

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0600

How Imaginative are you?

Imagination matters when it comes to success. To the extent your imaginative skills will take you, truly does decide how far you can go and what you can accomplish. The ability to use your imagination and think of new ideas will help you along your journey to achieving the goals and dreams you desire. When you allow your mind to imagine the endless possibilities, there is no limit to what you can do. Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided and her guest Kayla Miller, Owner of KM Jewelry Design as they talk about the weekly winning word imaginative. Learn more and become a member at www.ivedecided.org

I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How imaginative are you?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:20:44 -0600

How Imaginative are you? Imagination matters when it comes to success. To the extent your imaginative skills will take you, truly does decide how far you can go and what you can accomplish. The ability to use your imagination and think of new ideas will help you along your journey to achieving the goals and dreams you desire. When you allow your mind to imagine the endless possibilities, there is no limit to what you can do.

Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word imaginative!

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Ed Maubach - Helpful

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:35:02 -0600

What if we all had an intentional attitude of, “How can I help you today?” What if from the moment we head out each day, we are intentionally looking for someone we can help. Can you imagine what a different world we would live in? A world where everyone isn’t rushing around, stressed about gaining more money and more fame, but simply looking for people that could use some help in some way. It just sounds impossible doesn’t it?

Tune in now to listen to our host Kim Martin, Founder of I've Decided and her guest Ed Maubach, National Seating & Mobility as they talk about the weekly winning word helpful.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - How may I help you? - Helpful

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:43:23 -0600

Sometime in the last year, we ran across this book titled, “How may I offend you today?” Now, considering the times we live in, this name is quite hilarious to some degree, but it got us thinking. Instead of taking this snarky position as the title of this book suggests, what if we all had an intentional attitude of, “How can I help you today?” What if from the moment we head out each day, we are intentionally looking for someone we can help. Can you imagine what a different world we would live in? Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word helpful!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Evan Jenkins - Openness

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:05:14 -0600

Most people would not argue the fact that healthy relationships are critical for success. There are many contributing factors to healthy relationships but the cornerstone of building a quality and lasting relationship is openness. Openness is defined as being honest and not hiding information or feelings.

Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO at Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest this week, Evan Jenkins, Director of Business Development with Manpower as they talk about the weekly winning word openness.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - These Can Make You Sick! - Openness

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:32:38 -0600

Openness is the cornerstone to a meaningful dialogue with people. There is healing in openness and it allows others to share in your journey at a deeper level. A saying we hear often is, “There is no shame in my game!” As funny as it sounds, it is something we should consider. There really is no shame in our past mistakes or bad choices we’ve made along our success journey. The important thing is, we live and we learn. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word compromise!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Never do this - Compromise

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:47:24 -0600

When it comes to the bigger things like your core values, your goals and dreams, and ultimately what you want out of life, don’t compromise. If you do, you will lose some of yourself and not reach your highest potential. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word compromise!

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Becky Rossman - Supplement

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:43:34 -0600

The word supplement is not unfamiliar to most people who desire to live a healthy lifestyle. The wellness industry has made billions selling supplements to enhance or offset a poor diet. However, the actual definition of the word supplement has a much deeper meaning. Supplement is described as something added to complete or improve a thing; supply a deficiency or reinforce.

Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO at Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest this week, Becky Rossman, CEO of PCAV as they talk about the weekly winning word supplement.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - We all need this - Supplement

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:04:02 -0600

If you’re like most, when you hear the word supplement, your mind goes right to vitamins, protein shakes, and anything that would enhance your health. This is definitely the most popular way we use this word in the English language, but really the definition has a deeper meaning. If you want to improve or complete something that is lacking, a supplement can help make it better. In the same way we take vitamins to enhance our health, we need supplements to improve our success in achieving the goals and dreams we desire. Each of us are lacking in something, we simply can not be complete in every way. We need help to fill in the gaps where we are deficient. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word stamina!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - What’s more important than talent? - Stamina

Tue, 03 May 2022 17:16:03 -0600

The research would argue the reason that less than 9% of people who set goals achieve them is due to lack of mental and/or physical stamina. Having a strong mindset takes more than will power. It requires intentional hard work. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word stamina!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Get Past Any Excuse to Change - Capacity

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:44:52 -0600

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word capacity!

Increasing your capacity should be at the forefront of your mind at all times. Michael J. Gelb says, ” Your brain has a capacity for learning that is virtually limitless, which makes every human a potential genius.” At I’ve Decided, we totally agree with this idea. We believe in your potential and we know that you are capable of achieving whatever goal and dream you have. You have the power to decide to grow and expand your mindset. There is no limit, only unlimited possibilities!

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Do this always! - Rejoice

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:35:28 -0600

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word rejoice!

For Christians, Easter is the most important Holiday we celebrate. Without it, there would be no hope for our future. Death is the reality of life in our fallen world. All that is born will eventually die and all good things come to an end. Is that really true? Not for those who trust in the resurrected Savior. Easter is celebrated as a reminder that Jesus conquered death. He gave all humanity hope that death does not have to be the end. This is great news and a reason to rejoice today and always.

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I’ve Decided: Host Andy Thornton & guest Peggy Jacques - Significance

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:39:48 -0600

What counts in life? Gary Zukav says, “Your life on this earth is significant whether or not you are aware of it, and rather or not you desire it.” You can choose to keep your significance locked away or you can decide to unlock the life you were created for.

Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO at Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest this week, Peggy Jacques, Founder and Executive Director at Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging as they talk about 5 keys to help you unlock a life of significance.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - What counts in life? - Significance

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:01 -0600

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word significance!

Gary Zukav says, “Your life on this earth is significant whether or not you are aware of it, and rather or not you desire it.” You can choose to keep your significance locked away or you can decide to unlock the life you were created for.

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I’ve Decide - Host Kim Martin & Guest Nikki Romain - Attributes

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:42:07 -0600

What are your attributes? If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you have and live your best life, you must have all 10 pieces of the success puzzle readily available to you. These 10 pieces of the puzzle could also be called the 10 attributes of achievement. On this episode of our I've Decided Podcast, Our Founder and Host, Kim Martin, chats with Nikki Romain, Executive Director at Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow “ART Inc”, about the 10 attributes of achievement.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Attribute

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:12:07 -0600

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word Attribute!

We all have divine attributes that give us the ability to accomplish our purpose. The problem is, we can allow the attributes that we have learned or have been placed on us by other people overtake who we were born to be. If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you have and live your best life, you must have all 10 pieces of the success puzzle readily available to you. These 10 pieces of the puzzle could also be called the 10 attributes of achievement. Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners Confabulate on the The 10 Attributes of achievement

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I’ve Decided - Host Kim Martin & guest Heather Oyler - Immerse

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:44:47 -0600

What are you immersed in? We all find ourselves immersed in something. The key is to make sure to immerse yourself in what will get you the life you desire. On this episode of our I've Decided Podcast, Our Founder and Host, Kim Martin, chats with Heather Oyler about her time spent immersing in her self development, what she loves, and how it changed her life. They also discuss 5 things Successful people immerse themselves in. Tune in to see how you compare.

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I’ve Decided Success Partners Confabulation - Immerse

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:10:12 -0600

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word Immerse!

Each one of us is immersed in something, and depending on what it is, will determine what we do. So, we ask you, “What are you immersed in?” Some people are immersed in the news, social media, their favorite Netflix shows, habits that bring instant gratification, or things that don’t matter much to them at all. Maybe this is you right now, or maybe you can relate to a time when it was you. There is one thing you can be certain of, whatever you immerse yourself in, will ultimately determine the life you will experience.

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I’ve Decided - Host Kim Martin & guest Hayden Maubach - Exuberant

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:56:42 -0600

Just like any behavior, exuberance is no different. It's the habits we create that birth the behavior. Tune in now to listen to our Founder, Kim Martin and her guest this week, Hayden Maubach, college athlete and owner of Dead Fish Kayaks, as they talk about the 16 habits of exuberant human beings.

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I’ve Decide: Host Kim Martin & guest Francie Hinrichsen - Fidelity

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:48:38 -0600

Throwing in the towel, giving up on your goals and dreams, those are the opposite of fidelity. Fidelity is faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. The key is "continuing" loyalty. It's easy to be excited and motivated when something is new, but the long haul is where it gets tough.

Tune in now to listen to our Founder, Kim Martin and her guest this week, Francie Hinrichsen, Founder at Founding Females as they talk about 5 ways to stay loyal and faithful to your goals and dreams.

I’ve Decide: Host Andy Thornton & guest Nathan Domenighini - Feedback

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:49:21 -0600

When is the last time you ask for feedback? You can't just sit back and wait for feedback to come to you. If you sincerely want to improve, you should make the first move when it comes to corrective information. Tune in to "Our Community" with host, Andy Thornton, CEO of The Greater Peoria Family YMCA, and his guest Nathan Domenighini, gBeta Distillery Labs Director at gener8tor, as they discuss the importance of valuable feedback and three moves you can make to "TAP" into it.

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I’ve Decide: Host Kim Martin & guest Pastor Chuck Brown - Resourceful

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:27:49 -0600

How resourceful are you? Listen in as Kim Martin, founder of I've Decided discusses 6 distinctive traits that resourceful people have in common, with her guest Past Chuck Brown, the senior pastor at Victory Christian Church.

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I’ve Decided: Host Kim Martin & guest Juanita Williams - Reverence

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:09:39 -0600

Why is reverence important? Is it a lost virtue or an attitude? Take a listen to our I've Decided Podcast with our Founder, Kim Singleton Martin and guest, Juanita Thornton Williams. Juanita is the Founder of https://www.facebook.com/EmergeD.org which is an organization for women who have suffered sexual abuse and trauma.

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My Success - Vigor

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:19:40 -0600

Welcome to My Success! Our guest is Molly Crusen Bishop a Certified Success Partner of I've Decided has a discussion today with our host Kim Martin founder of I've Decided about the word vigor. Molly will share some of her success story and how vigor has helped her achieve success!

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Our Community - Flixible

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:28:14 -0600

Join Our Community host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest Erik Christian, Principle Consultant at HR Fit as they discuss the weekly winning word "Flexible". learn more at www.ivedecided.org

My Success - Enthusiasm

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:01:42 -0600

Welcome to My Success! Our guest is Tracy Geisz of Golden Tours Midwest is with our host Kim Martin founder of I've Decided and they will be discussing enthusiasm and how that ties into your success!

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Our Community - Decisive

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:23:42 -0600

Join Our Community host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest Dean Heffta of Clarus Results as they discuss the weekly winning word "Decisive". Andy and Dean discuss why being decisive is important to your success .

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