Wisdom is the most important skill in life. Yet do you really know how to grow in wisdom? Get brief, weekly reflections Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT. A psychotherapist and the CEO of www.greatoakscollective.com, Josh will help you learn how to live wisely. Learn more about Josh at www.joshkalsbeek.com or www.wisecraft.org.
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WoW 143: On emotional sobriety, resilience, and generosity
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Reflect on emotional sobriety, resilience, and pray a prayer of generosity.
About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT
• As a Psychoherapist (https://www.joshkalsbeek.com/counseling) Josh helps people overcome their greatest struggles.
• Sign up to receive Josh's weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom (https://www.wisecraft.org/join).
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20 Dec 2024
Another year in the books: 2024 reflections
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In this brief year-end message, Josh reflects on accomplishing a lifelong dream of writing a book and shares his experiences from the past year. He takes a moment to express gratitude to his clients and followers, recounts key professional milestones, including launching a counseling center and recording wisdom-filled content, and encourages listeners to reflect on their own growth. As the year closes, Josh offers inspiring insights for the year ahead and teases exciting future projects, including updates on his book and new initiatives.
00:00 Reflecting on a Lifelong Dream
01:03 Navigating Challenges and Offering Support
02:05 Achievements and Milestones of 2024
03:14 Looking Ahead to 2025
03:54 Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes
About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT
• As a Psychoherapist (https://www.joshkalsbeek.com/counseling) Josh helps people overcome their greatest struggles.
•Founder and CEO of The Flourishing Way, a team of professionals specializes in helping couples overcome selfish sexual behavior and betrayal.
• Sign up to receive Josh's weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom (https://www.wisecraft.org/join).
21 Aug 2024
WoW 142: On directions and destinations
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This episode, titled 'Words of Wisdom 142: On Directions and Destinations,' emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and strong perseverance. Josh explains that purpose dictates direction while perseverance determines destination. Josh urges listeners to avoid quick fixes, be patient, resilient, and strive for their highest purpose through sacrificial generosity. Inspirational quotes from Shane Parrish and Theodore Roosevelt are included to reinforce these points. The episode also provides reflective questions to help listeners evaluate their purpose, standards of excellence, and actions. You are called to embrace your challenges and pursue your highest calling with wisdom and perseverance.
00:00 Introduction: Words of Wisdom 142
00:05 Maxim: Purpose and Perseverance
01:01 Quotes to Inspire
02:18 Reflective Questions
02:46 Conclusion: Embrace Your Challenges
About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT
• As a Psychoherapist (https://www.joshkalsbeek.com/counseling) Josh helps people overcome their greatest struggles.
•Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. www.greatoakscollective.com (http://www.greatoakscollective.com/).
• Sign up to receive Josh's weekly email newsletter, Words of Wisdom (https://www.wisecraft.org/join).
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Shane Parrish, Clear Thinking (https://amzn.to/4g3jS0D)
Theodore Roosevelt, Full speech here (https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Culture-and-Society/Man-in-the-Arena.aspx).
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