The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he doe

No One Gives a Shit

Oct 4th, 2023 38m 43s

This is not meant in a negative way. My intention is to inspire. Once we understand that it's part of becoming an adult to realize and accept that no one actually gives a shit, it frees us up to start living more authentically. Life takes on a

Be of Good Cheer 👊

Mar 27th, 2023 21m 23s

We all go through difficult times. But we can choose to either go through them, or to grow through them. The Bible says to “be of good cheer.” I don’t think it’s talking about being of good cheer during good times. Because that’s not even worth

Self Image is Everything

Feb 17th, 2023 22m 57s

I watched a movie recently called Unknown, starring Liam Neeson. It was in my opinion, a perfect illustration of how powerful our self image is, and how everything can change, just by changing the way we see ourselves.--- Support this podca

Ooga-Booga or Death?

Dec 23rd, 2022 47m 31s

When you only do what’s easy, your life will be hard. But if you are willing to do what’s hard, your life will be easy“Successful people do what unsuccessful people don’t like to do. The obvious question is, what is it that unsuccessful peopl

How I’m Changing My Life

Dec 15th, 2022 25m 33s

I’ve been a loser, and overweight, my whole life. I’ve been broke, and have been dealing with financial trouble, my whole life. I’ve been through a divorce, failed businesses, and I have experienced several bouts of depression. At 41 years ol

Checking in 😁

Nov 29th, 2022 16m 38s

I totally meant to record a serious and helpful podcast episode. But maybe it’s the excitement of being back… because this was a rambling mess 🤦🏻‍♂️😅🤷🏻‍♂️ Oh well. Maybe next episode will be better. What can I say… I’m rusty! 😂🤣🤣---

It’s Ok to Not Fit In

Jun 26th, 2022 20m 59s

I’d like to share a dream I had that really helped illustrate my need to feel accepted. Craving the good opinion of others. And why I need to let it go. 🙏🏼--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/sup

Don’t Complain

May 12th, 2022 28m 2s

If you do a favor for someone and you tell them the difficulty you experienced in helping them, the favor is now ruined. It’s like giving a gift with the price tag still on it. If you help someone, do it because you want to do it. Not because y

Winning Arguments = Losing Relationships

Mar 7th, 2022 20m 48s

Arguments happen in every relationship. The important thing to focus on is “why are we arguing?” What are we trying to accomplish by winning the argument? When we argue simply to win, we usually end up losing that relationship. When we argue to

41 and Broke 😅

Feb 9th, 2022 35m 15s

Not having enough money is one of my greatest fears. Maybe because I grew up being poor, but it’s the kind of fear that cripples me. Yesterday was my birthday. My daughters are in town staying with me, and I’m completely broke! I felt depress

Happy New Year!!! 🥳

Jan 21st, 2022 36m 4s

It’s 2022, can you believe it?! I just wanted to check in with everyone, and see how your new year is going so far. This year, 2022, feels different… Doesn’t it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer

Merry Christmas!!!

Dec 25th, 2021 26m 58s

I thought it would be a good idea to go fishing today on Lake Lanier. So I took my canoe and almost got stuck out there in a wind storm!!! This was supposed to be relaxing! 🤦🏻‍♂️😅🤣 In the end though, it worked out better than I could’ve ima

The Donkeys & Elephants

Dec 22nd, 2021 17m 3s

In my opinion, the only way we avoid destroying each other and the planet is to work together on problems that are affecting the planet 🌎🤗🙏🏼 🙅🏻‍♂️🐴🆚🐘❌--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/s

What’s the Purpose of Our Existence?

Dec 20th, 2021 23m 43s

“I believe that the purpose of life is to experience it.” Annabelle Yun (10 Years Old)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

A Rude Awakening

Nov 13th, 2021 37m 38s

On Monday, October 25th, I fell asleep behind the wheel and slammed into an empty SUV at 70 mph on my way home from Tennessee. I don’t know how or why, but I walked away from that accident with no injuries. I feel so incredibly lucky and gratef

Episode 151: Continuing My Quest

Oct 20th, 2021 24m 49s

I’m going on a 3-Day hunting trip over the Halloween weekend!!! 🎃👻🌲 I’m going to try to catch a wild boar 🐗 with my bow and arrow 🏹🙌🏼👊🏼 All alone for 2 nights, and 3 days at the Redlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA). I’m so excited

#150 - For the Love of Dogs: Amanda Sabet

Oct 11th, 2021 40m 16s

In this episode I wanted to make it special because this is the 150th episode of The Tao of Jun!!! 👏🥳🙌🏼 So I invited a special guest, Amanda Sabet. Amanda is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever met; tirelessly working to help

I Almost Died!

Sep 3rd, 2021 41m 30s

This one is for my dedicated and supportive listeners 🙈😅👊🏼--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I’ve Decided To Stay

Aug 12th, 2021 32m 19s

After having an insightful conversation with my friend Andre, I’ve decided not to move to Alaska next year. I’m going to stay… and deal with my problems. I don’t want to run away from them anymore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste

Time to reinvent myself 💪🏼

Aug 3rd, 2021 17m 55s

“Recipes are just descriptions of one person’s take on one moment in time. They’re not rules. People think they are.”“As you cook up your own life, never let anyone else’s recipe for success intimidate you or get in your way. Know your own tru

It’s Ok to be Broke - Not Poor

Jul 28th, 2021 26m 42s

“There is a difference between being broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic situation, but being poor is disabling frame of mind, and a depressed condition of one's spirit, and we must all vow to never, ever be poor again.”J

Letting Go is Harder Than You Think

Jul 8th, 2021 44m 14s

I’m driving up to Tennessee to camp with my dogs this weekend. My daughter is turning 13, and I wanted to make sure our dogs are there to help her celebrate 🎉 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/

Who are you, really?

Jul 6th, 2021 36m 39s

“If I want to be free, I’ve got to be me. Not the me you think I should be, not the me I think my wife thinks I should be, not the me I think my kids think I should be. If I want to be free, I’ve got to be me so I better know who me is.” Bill G