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Seeds of Greatness: Honoring Denis Waitley’s Legacy of Humble Power

Seeds of Greatness: Honoring Denis Waitley’s Legacy of Humble Power

Update: 2025-06-27
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[00.00] The Joy of Living: Embracing Miracles and Mindset

  • Barry Shore opens the show with his signature infectious joy and gratitude, reminding listeners that tuning in makes the world a better place.
  • He explains the three fundamentals of life: purpose, going MAD (Make A Difference), and appreciating words like "WWW" and "SMILE."
  • Barry shares his powerful personal story of becoming a quadriplegic overnight and his long, miraculous journey of recovery.
  • SMILE becomes a central mantra, an acronym for "Seeing Miracles In Life Every Day," with a touching anecdote from his niece.
  • Listeners are encouraged to adopt a joyful mindset and shift their perspectives through conscious choice.
  • Barry introduces fun acronyms like "F-U-N-N" and emphasizes the value of gratitude and kindness.
  • Tim Shurr is introduced as a celebrated hypnotist and guest of honor for the tribute episode.

[09.00] Honoring a Legend: Remembering Denis Waitley

  • Barry and Tim reflect on the extraordinary life and influence of Denis Waitley, author of "Seeds of Greatness" and "The Psychology of Winning."
  • Denis is placed in the lineage of personal development pioneers alongside Napoleon Hill, Wayne Dyer, Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, and Brian Tracy.
  • Tim shares insights into Denis's humility, service, and grounding in love, despite his monumental success.
  • A moving story reveals Denis wrote "The Psychology of Winning" while he was at his lowest, intending it to help himself first.
  • The pivotal encounter with Earl Nightingale, who offered to publish Denis's work, set his journey into mass influence in motion.
  • Tim underlines Denis's philosophy of staying humble and avoiding ego-driven motives.
  • They reflect on Denis's voice and legacy as a gentle but powerful transformer of lives.

[20.00] Lessons in Giving and Receiving from Denis Waitley

  • Tim recounts personal stories of Denis's graciousness, including receiving a heartfelt thank-you note and a check for helping with an app.
  • The principle of willingly giving and graciously receiving is explored, crediting Bob Proctor's teachings.
  • Barry ties this to the deeper spiritual lesson of being open to receive while remaining humble.
  • They discuss Mark Victor Hansen's insights from the book "Ask," emphasizing the power of seeking kindness and collaboration.
  • Through these anecdotes, the hosts highlight that true greatness lies in small, thoughtful gestures and unwavering generosity.
  • They tie personal development to larger social impact, explaining how transformation within ripples outward into peace.

[30.00] The Power of Presence and Personal Development Giants

  • Tim tells a story where Denis Waitley encouraged Joe Vitale with genuine admiration, showcasing Denis's ability to uplift others.
  • Barry draws a metaphor comparing these personal development leaders to towering redwoods, symbolizing wisdom and rooted impact.
  • They explore the role of intentionality, noting that the greats lead with love, not ego.
  • Tim defines LOVE as "Listen to, Understood, Validated," a mantra he uses to connect deeply with others.
  • Being a student for life and approaching others with admiration, not comparison, is praised as the secret to meaningful growth.
  • They honor other legends like Bob Proctor and reinforce that true power is in humble service and integrity.

[39.00] Overcoming the Achiever Syndrome and Embracing Inner Healing

  • Tim introduces "Achiever Syndrome," the relentless drive for more that often stems from deep-seated beliefs of inadequacy.
  • He emphasizes the importance of identifying and healing unconscious beliefs that lead to burnout, stress, and anxiety.
  • Hypnosis and emotional rewiring are offered as effective tools for pulling out mental weeds at the root.
  • The show culminates in a call to action: always be a student, act on insights, and build a meaningful life through intentional giving.
  • Barry reminds listeners to use powerful four-letter words like LOVE, LIFE, and GIVE, and to always choose joy.
  • They close with a symbolic group hug and encourage everyone to go MAD—Make A Difference—in their lives and the world.
  • Final reflections underscore personal development as a path to inner peace and collective harmony.

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Seeds of Greatness: Honoring Denis Waitley’s Legacy of Humble Power

Seeds of Greatness: Honoring Denis Waitley’s Legacy of Humble Power

Barry Shore