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Ride the Elephant Today continues as Bryan McKinley presents his thoughts on important life questions - including why he should continue the program.

A special episode this week. Ray and Bryan highlight key precepts for the examined life.

Ray McKinley continues his discussion with Bill Turner, the Director of College and Career Readiness Programming at Troy Schools in Troy, Michigan, to discuss the challenges facing educators to prepare today’s youth for this fast paced world. How we need to transition educators and students alike from a “fixed mindset” to a “growth mindset.” This is a great opportunity for you to think about what needs to be done to better prepare the youth of today to pick up the baton and carry it forward to the next generation. The first step is "To be apart of the conversation."

Ray McKinley invites Bill Turner, the Director of College and Career Readiness Programming at Troy Schools in Troy, Michigan, to discuss the challenges facing educators to prepare today’s youth for this fast paced world. How we need to transition educators and students alike from a “fixed mindset” to a “growth mindset.” This is a great opportunity for you to think about what needs to be done to better prepare the youth of today to pick up the baton and carry it forward to the next generation. The first step is "To be apart of the conversation."

Do you want to create more edifying relationships? How different will your day be when you begin and end it with a grateful heart? Try gratefulness on and see what happens!

Ray McKinley and his son Bryan discuss values and values clarification. To be real and authentic is to prioritize your values.

Is inspiration different from what typically motivates us. - Is it different from our goals and dreams. - Is it different from conforming to what we think others expect. - Is it different from being controlled by fear of rejection. The Inspired-mind is our spirit, it is our soul. What is your soul calling out for you to do and what prevents you from hearing it?

This is a very important question to examine: - Are you trying to "do" what meets the approval and expectation of your parents, friends, coworkers, as well as conform to the social narrative of the day? OR Are you 'Being" authentic and true to your personally held core beliefs, values, and principles?

Being a person of character requires focused intention to evaluate your character and strive to be a better person. Dr. McKinley and Bryan discuss ways to develop your character as well as the character of your children and coworkers.

Are You Being a Conformist or Are You Being Real and Authentic? The answer lies in: 1. What you believe. 2. What you value. 3. What predefined principles you ascribe too. Discover the ways you can take charge of your life and stop being bullied into doing what others think you should do.

Most of the time we think about what is expected by our parents and friends, instead of thinking about what we truly believe and value. Listen to 7 Action Steps you can take to break old habits and start living a more inspired life.

Your self-image is the mask you wear; it is how you want others to see you. Self-esteem is the level of respect you have for yourself. This is hugely important for each of us to know what is most important - our self-image or our self-esteem. Self-image is something we pursue in form of achievement, accolades, and success. Self-esteem on the other hand ensues as an outcome of our efforts and character.