Good Wins Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:26:21 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2166726 en-us © 2026 Good Wins yes 6cb5fa19-29fb-57c8-9b1c-87399a66e8c7 The Good Wins Podcast episodic false We desire good.  We yearn for the happy ending and are hard-wired to expect it.  Today, good can seem tricky to find.  

You may ask, “Is this as good as it gets?”   “Where is MY happy ending?”  

Regardless of the challenges you face or whatever may be happening in your world, there is another chapter just around the corner. 

Goodness will prevail.  Good things will happen to you, and for you.  Good Wins. 

You will win.  

 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Good Wins Podcast https://storage.buzzsprout.com/twyjfm9ogqxrmps7athl2589g2j6?.jpg Good Wins There Is A Benefit to the Struggle There Is A Benefit to the Struggle You are writing the story of your life- a life of greatness.  Sadly, there will be times when it doesn’t feel great. Behind the scenes, adversity and struggle are doing their work. 

What may at first look like a handicap, a shortfall, or barrier, is in fact a tool to make you stronger.  A gift given to you to help you find strength, to rise up, and succeed where others would fail.  Where you would fail if not for the strength you gained through endurance.  

]]> You are writing the story of your life- a life of greatness.  Sadly, there will be times when it doesn’t feel great. Behind the scenes, adversity and struggle are doing their work. 

What may at first look like a handicap, a shortfall, or barrier, is in fact a tool to make you stronger.  A gift given to you to help you find strength, to rise up, and succeed where others would fail.  Where you would fail if not for the strength you gained through endurance.  

]]> Buzzsprout-12983197 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 956 13 full false Rise Above Your Environment Rise Above Your Environment Environment matters.  It makes an impact but it doesn’t have the last word.  You have what you need to overcome whatever life puts between you and the life you want.  

You can choose to see obstacles as barriers or as enablers, lifters.  Life’s experiences are choices; you get to choose whether to see things in the negative (immoveable, too large) or positive (a challenge meant to make me stronger). 

]]> Environment matters.  It makes an impact but it doesn’t have the last word.  You have what you need to overcome whatever life puts between you and the life you want.  

You can choose to see obstacles as barriers or as enablers, lifters.  Life’s experiences are choices; you get to choose whether to see things in the negative (immoveable, too large) or positive (a challenge meant to make me stronger). 

]]> Buzzsprout-12983206 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1165 14 full false Good Wins, an introduction Good Wins, an introduction We desire good.  We yearn for the happy ending and are hard-wired to expect it.  

Today, good can be hard to find.   You may ask, “Is this as good as it gets?”   “Where is my happy ending?”  

Regardless of the challenges you face or whatever may be happening in your world, there is another chapter just around the corner. 

Goodness will prevail.  Good things will happen to you, and for you.  Good Wins. 

You will win.  

]]> We desire good.  We yearn for the happy ending and are hard-wired to expect it.  

Today, good can be hard to find.   You may ask, “Is this as good as it gets?”   “Where is my happy ending?”  

Regardless of the challenges you face or whatever may be happening in your world, there is another chapter just around the corner. 

Goodness will prevail.  Good things will happen to you, and for you.  Good Wins. 

You will win.  

]]> The Good Wins Podcast Buzzsprout-13046434 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 671 21 full false Bounce Back from Bad Days Bounce Back from Bad Days We all have Bad Days.  They are not punishment or repayment for anything we’ve done or not done.  We may not be able to prevent them, but there are things you can do to make them easier to endure and less painful.   They don’t need to derail you.  You CAN bounce back from bad days.  

]]> We all have Bad Days.  They are not punishment or repayment for anything we’ve done or not done.  We may not be able to prevent them, but there are things you can do to make them easier to endure and less painful.   They don’t need to derail you.  You CAN bounce back from bad days.  

]]> Buzzsprout-12983192 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 997 12 full false Trust Your Compass Trust Your Compass You have a compass.   Everyone does.  It’s sometimes called your “still, small voice”.  It will lead you on the best path and show you the way forward.  

Finding and listening to your compass takes effort, but it provides great advice.  Trusting your gut is especially important today, during times of information overload and conflicting information.  

]]> You have a compass.   Everyone does.  It’s sometimes called your “still, small voice”.  It will lead you on the best path and show you the way forward.  

Finding and listening to your compass takes effort, but it provides great advice.  Trusting your gut is especially important today, during times of information overload and conflicting information.  

]]> Buzzsprout-12983187 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1238 11 full false Don't Make it Worse Don't Make it Worse There were times in my life when I let loss get inside me.  It changed my perspective, took away my belief that I could be successful.  Thankfully, I worked through the tough times, and in the process, learned there are things you should do, and things you shouldn’t do, to get through the downs of life.  

]]> There were times in my life when I let loss get inside me.  It changed my perspective, took away my belief that I could be successful.  Thankfully, I worked through the tough times, and in the process, learned there are things you should do, and things you shouldn’t do, to get through the downs of life.  

]]> Buzzsprout-12983127 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1151 10 full false The Messy Middle The Messy Middle Most of life is spent in the middle.  Between where you were and where you’re going.    
The middle can be messy because it’s uncertain (how long until I get the results I want?), unpredictable (where am I going?), and often out of our control.  

Something’s happening in the middle.  It serves a purpose.  You are growing, building, and preparing for what comes next.    

]]> Most of life is spent in the middle.  Between where you were and where you’re going.    
The middle can be messy because it’s uncertain (how long until I get the results I want?), unpredictable (where am I going?), and often out of our control.  

Something’s happening in the middle.  It serves a purpose.  You are growing, building, and preparing for what comes next.    

]]> Buzzsprout-12983123 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 991 9 full false Not The End of Your Movie Not The End of Your Movie Uncertainty is hard; we don’t like missing information.  We fill the void with worry and imagining, sometimes creating a worst-case scenario that has no connection to reality.  
You may not be able to see today how your movie can have a happy ending, but a turnaround is ahead.  Times of trial and darkness are often followed by benefits that no one could have predicted.  Your movie can have a happy ending regardless of how things appear today.  

]]> Uncertainty is hard; we don’t like missing information.  We fill the void with worry and imagining, sometimes creating a worst-case scenario that has no connection to reality.  
You may not be able to see today how your movie can have a happy ending, but a turnaround is ahead.  Times of trial and darkness are often followed by benefits that no one could have predicted.  Your movie can have a happy ending regardless of how things appear today.  

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12796596 Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1138 8 full false A Winning recipe for Success A Winning recipe for Success Hard work and character are a winning recipe for success.  The way you treat people can pay dividends, advance you, and give you advantages.  It’s the person with the whole package—knowledge and a pleasing personality—that can rise to the top and stay there at home, at work and with others. 

]]> Hard work and character are a winning recipe for success.  The way you treat people can pay dividends, advance you, and give you advantages.  It’s the person with the whole package—knowledge and a pleasing personality—that can rise to the top and stay there at home, at work and with others. 

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12796587 Sat, 13 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 851 7 full false It Won't Always Be This Hard It Won't Always Be This Hard When facing a tough situation for a long time, it is normal to want to give up.  But this is precisely when the tide will turn, and good things will begin to happen.  You have the strength and courage to endure whatever lies before you and reach the life you dream of.  

]]> When facing a tough situation for a long time, it is normal to want to give up.  But this is precisely when the tide will turn, and good things will begin to happen.  You have the strength and courage to endure whatever lies before you and reach the life you dream of.  

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12796582 Sat, 06 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 750 6 full false Overcoming Adversity Overcoming Adversity Why is it that some people handle adversity better than others?  When facing the same situation, why do some people wither and others blossom?  What can we learn from those who have grown through adversity?  Life lessons from a WWII survivor can help us get beyond today’s issues to a beautiful future.  

]]> Why is it that some people handle adversity better than others?  When facing the same situation, why do some people wither and others blossom?  What can we learn from those who have grown through adversity?  Life lessons from a WWII survivor can help us get beyond today’s issues to a beautiful future.  

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12743920 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 782 5 full false The Beauty and Power of Forgiveness The Beauty and Power of Forgiveness Sometimes, things stand in the way of our best life.  Life is better- life is good- when we let go of whatever holds us back. If you’re holding onto anger, bitterness, or anything negative, consider forgiveness.   

 You win by forgiving.  It doesn’t make you smaller, it makes you larger.  You’re not weak to offer forgiveness; it takes strength.  

 Forgiveness is a gift you give to the person who hurt you.  And to yourself.  Forgiveness doesn’t change the past.  It might change the person who hurt you, or it may not.  It changes you.   

]]> Sometimes, things stand in the way of our best life.  Life is better- life is good- when we let go of whatever holds us back. If you’re holding onto anger, bitterness, or anything negative, consider forgiveness.   

 You win by forgiving.  It doesn’t make you smaller, it makes you larger.  You’re not weak to offer forgiveness; it takes strength.  

 Forgiveness is a gift you give to the person who hurt you.  And to yourself.  Forgiveness doesn’t change the past.  It might change the person who hurt you, or it may not.  It changes you.   

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12629936 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 955 4 full false When Others Win (and you don't) When Others Win (and you don't) What do you do when everyone else is winning, succeeding, and advancing- but you’re not?  

Almost everyone spends a season feeling less-than or second-best.  Your time is coming.  You are a winner, an overcomer and can have the best of life. 

]]> What do you do when everyone else is winning, succeeding, and advancing- but you’re not?  

Almost everyone spends a season feeling less-than or second-best.  Your time is coming.  You are a winner, an overcomer and can have the best of life. 

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12601051 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1591 3 full false Carry On Carry On It’s easy to get caught up in chaos, dysfunction, and bad news.  Slogans can help us regain control and stability.  

“Keep Calm and Carry On” helped guide a nation through their bleakest times until stability and peace returned.  Maybe it’s time to dust it off and let those simple yet powerful words serve as a reminder that darkness is temporary, goodness will prevail, and your future will surely be bright. 

]]> It’s easy to get caught up in chaos, dysfunction, and bad news.  Slogans can help us regain control and stability.  

“Keep Calm and Carry On” helped guide a nation through their bleakest times until stability and peace returned.  Maybe it’s time to dust it off and let those simple yet powerful words serve as a reminder that darkness is temporary, goodness will prevail, and your future will surely be bright. 

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12601030 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1031 2 full false You Got This You Got This Your life will move in the direction of your strongest thoughts.  Whenever I face something difficult, I find that it goes easier if I remind myself, “I’ve Got This.”  It’s so simple, yet it works every time. 

You are bigger than the challenges you face.  You have it within you to get beyond where you are to the best you- to the good that lies ahead.  You’ve Got This.    

]]> Your life will move in the direction of your strongest thoughts.  Whenever I face something difficult, I find that it goes easier if I remind myself, “I’ve Got This.”  It’s so simple, yet it works every time. 

You are bigger than the challenges you face.  You have it within you to get beyond where you are to the best you- to the good that lies ahead.  You’ve Got This.    

]]> Chad Buzzsprout-12601013 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1049 1 full false