"One should always remember that the onset of anger often detours to danger, so proceed with caution." - Johnnie Williams IIIWho holds the remote (control) as it related to your emotions? And, if it is not in fact you - will they be willing to give it back..? (meaning - your personal power)This podcast episode is all about the need and necessity for anger management methods and practices that will help you avoid keeping some serious consequences company. I have found that walking has helped me to avoid many unnecessary outcomes and proceed on with my life in peace.Consider your:- Emotion- Esteem- Ego- EvolutionThese common aspects are expanded upon in my co-authored 'SELF talk' book that's available in paperback, hardcover and audiobook.Ask Yourself:1) Who in your circle can make you mad really quickly?2) What is your first signal that you are starting to get angry?3) How can you calm yourself down?Checkout this interesting message and be sure to share your thoughts, questions or comments on the Thought Line. Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

"The power is in your hand... If you have a question raise it, and if you see someone in need, be sure to lend it." - Johnnie Williams IIIWhat does it mean to speak your truth?What would you say - or do you say?Who is drawn to your truth and welcomes it?Who avoids your truth by rejecting you or discouraging you from sharing it?Can your TRUTH be shared without offending someone or being taken as disrespect?This episode suggests and urges for you to Speak Your Truth...But maybe it was at school or even at home that we learned to suppress it and opted to mute ourselves. Today, the internet offers some the virtual courage to say things safely behind their screens that they probably wouldn't in person. And because of this, many have been insulted and angered by so many sharing their truth in disrespectful and dysfunctional ways. Ask Yourself:- What is the most memorable question you had answered by raising your hand?- When was the last time you lent a hand to someone in need?- How did that make you feel? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

"One thing my grandparents taught me... You can't spend towards retirement, but you can save for it." - Johnnie Williams IIIIt's NEVER TO LATE to: - start something new- stop making the same mistakes- try a different approach- change your mind or perspectiveThe focus in this episode is on the retirement plans and practices of employees and those opting for entrepreneurship. You will be challenged to ask yourself what is your spending ratio, as it relates to how you spend on wants and needs. The analogy used during this episode played off the hugely successful book by Robert Kiyosaki, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'. But instead referenced the retirement planning of my entrepreneurial grandparents and my employee grandparents. Many Americans do not have the type of long-term savings that will insure a comfortable retirement, and this show will offer up a reason to take some time to really Think About It...Ask Yourself:1) What type of spending personality do you have?2) Where can you cut back on wants to save what you need to?3) How will this step enhance your retirement? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

“Some say that life is a rat race you will never win I say we should at least think your way to the front of it.” - Johnnie Williams IIINotice I didn’t say:-Work your way to the front of it…-Run or race your way to the front of it…-Cheat your way to the front of it…Check out this video that describes a 1950 Harvard university study using similar rats that were both domesticated and wild. The study aimed to see how long the rats of different circumstance would swim before giving up. The findings were very interesting and speak to the Hope and hopelessness that is present within men and women across the globe. Some still have hope in succeeding and thriving despite the obstacles they are confronted with. But many others have given up on trying to access the possibility of getting more out of life.Don't Give Up...Do you believe you can continue to survive or even thrive within this man-made rat race?Don’t give up – keep pushing – keep kicking – keep dreaming – keep loving the journey of life!!!The think about it brand and podcast or about encouraging, reminding, and inspiring good people to think critically and independently. I offer an array of services and products that attempt to support the creation of a productive habit of thinking deeply more often to avoid the predictable rat traps that have caught too many of us due to unconscious reactions.Something to think about…Ask Yourself:What has life and stress done to your optimism?What is one thing you can do to make your life easier to manage?How did your way of thinking make a difference? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

“As a child, I followed in my parent's footsteps… As I’ve gotten older, I have begun to create my own.” - Johnnie Williams IIIWho is telling your story? Is it you? What do you feed into the abyssNess of his – story?My personal story has many chapters that include highs and lows, as well as close calls and some very amazing moments too. I have been blessed and fortunate to tell my story for a living – but sometimes that has required that I relive some emotional moments. These moments have served the purpose of helping me in connecting with others currently going through a similar (present) moment or tough time. So, I will share the pieces that offer food for thought in tangible life lessons that offer value to those paying with attention.It was my father who told me and taught me to be bigger than my story and its challenging chapters. He would know – as a child he was left to battle Polio without the support and assurance of his own father who was left to battle tuberculosis – TB – after returning from World War II. So essentially, he shared in the footsteps of health-related struggles like his father… my grandfather. But it was his personal fortitude that determined that polio would not render him crippled – crippled physically nor emotionally.  So, he forged on at an early age to craft his own steps and his own perception of himself despite doctor, family, and the opinion of friends who all doubted his fate. But now, here he is telling his own amazing story of loving his wife of 51 years and raising three sons as he helps to guide his six grandchildren who too can follow in his footsteps until they’re able to create and craft their own.Ask Yourself:What is one example that your parents set for you?What is something you have accomplished it makes you proud?What were your legacy be? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

“If you desire to accomplish anything in life, please delete the (t) in can't; you can only succeed without it” - Johnnie Williams IIIHave you ever placed an order at a restaurant and mentioned to remove something they had as an ingredient you didn’t want included? Well - let’s hold the (t) - you can do it!I feel that many of us have learned can’t from someone who couldn’t bear to watch us fail or fall short. So, we were conditioned to say can’t more often than not. I can’t - you can’t – we can’t... sound familiar? Just saying what you can’t do shouldn't feel natural coming from your mouth or feel as foreign as a language that you do not speak. Well, there is some small group out there that is busy working on removing the (t) in can(t).Are you one of them…?I see the ( T ) representing time… The time needed to develop a can’t into a can! But realistically there are some things that we really are unable to do, but the sad reality is for too many of us, we will opt for adding the (t) way too soon. How many of you have once said?-I can’t ride a bike – but now you do!-I can’t swim – but now jump in the deep end!-I can’t cook - but (now) still manage to burn a pot of boiling water ( lol ). Keep trying!-I can’t do that – but now do much-much more!Know that I once said "I can’t manage my own podcast… I can’t edit it. I can’t record it." And then I had to edit my can't and replace it with can to arrive at episode 41 of season 3.Ask Yourself:What has your heart been trying to say to you?What would happen if you actually listened?And, then what? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

"Often, the day comes along that requires that you stand on yesterday's work. But, if you've done nothing, you will have nothing for which to stand." - Johnnie Williams IIIParents have said.... Watch Your Step!People mopping a floor have said... Watch Your Step!But I am also suggesting that you watch the steps you take and consider that future generations will likely follow within your footprints. In this final episode of season 2 of the Think About It... podcast, I decided to highlight some of my favorite episodes that you may want to go back and take a listen to. Checkout Episodes:- Episode #018  Face Your Fear- Episode #012  Pick Your Battle- Episode #026  Everyone Is Someone- Episode #004  Find Your Path- Episode #034  Today's The Day- Episode #032  Love Yourself First- Episode #023   I Define Myself- Episode #020   Learn From FailurePlease consider sending me a text or leaving a voice message on the THOUGHT Line at (315) 846-8448Ask Yourself:1) Describe a time when you wished you could go back and finish?2) What would you have done differently with your time and choices?3) What did it cost you to miss out on? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

"When someone gives you a gift, use it... Your closet shelf will never make more sense than the store shelf it came from." - Johnnie Williams IIIThis episode focuses upon gratitude and gratefulness... And it highlights Mathew 7:6 in the bible which suggests against - casting your pearls (gifts) amongst swine or pigs (people ignoring gifts).This podcast has been created to share my gifts (of thoughts and ideas) with you, in a way that I best leverage my time and energy to say things one last time and make them available to anyone taking time to ingest the message(s). Other gifts that I extend to you include:- The Thought Line where listeners can contact me and leave a voice message or text at (315) THOUGHT which is (315) 846-8448- The Think About It... app which is available for Apple and Android devices and offers 365 daily quotes directly from the pages of my book 'Something to Think About...' - The Thought Tribe social network for a community of thinkers who would like to discuss (further and deeper) the topics and concepts of this podcast and other thought stirring content.I truly hope that my efforts to serve are not in vain and that I have at least served a valuable purpose in someone's life - even if this message is one that can be passed along as a link for someone else. I ask that you help me in pollinating these messages so that more people get an opportunity to gain from the wisdom and advice shared. Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

“Time, like the things we eat, expires quickly… So, consume all of it and recycle the memories.” - Johnnie Williams IIIIt is your time!!!- time is a tool – time is a weapon – time is a teacher – time is a gift – and time is an illusion -We can’t hold it; we can’t contain it; but we must manage to avoid killing it. So, is it time to go or stop or rest or laugh work maybe he’ll I’ll grow and forgive? Is it time to think?Let me ask you…can you cook? Well – whether you can or can’t yet, everything takes time to make. And life is much like a cookbook in that a process must be followed to produce a tasteful outcome. This episode highlights the fact that we all have general access to very similar ingredients like information, experiences, skills, relationships, and life examples. But what separates the shift from the person warming a can of Chef Boyardee is the use of time and a process. So don’t just burn through your time so aimlessly, find the ideal recipe for cooking up a great life full of sweet memories and good times with folks that add to the flavor of your lived experience.Don’t forget that you can visit buy think about it .com to access unique products and services that support the time you put into your own self development.Ask Yourself:What’s your best childhood memory?What do you set aside time to do?How much time have you wasted thus far? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)

"I would have to say - one of my greatest challenges has been to manage my attitude and increase my aptitude."  - Johnnie Williams IIIThis episode takes on a quite different tone and tempo as raw passion pours from the hosts as he describes the bLACK experience as so many interesting nuggets of research are sprinkled in for those who come to THINK.A touching personal experience is shared about the spirit breaking process of indoctrinating young innocence into the evil intentions of racial labeling and belittling. Most have never considered that lack is nestled into the word BLACK. Checkout the 28 Melanated Memory Month posts on Instagram @johnniewilliams3 This episode will challenge and stretch some of the constructs we hold near and dear, challenging listeners to turn towards new truths (to research) or continue to ignore what might alter one's beLIEf. Johnnie Williams is currently working on a new book project titled 'BLACK light' which aims to - expose the L.I.N.T.Some of the topics highlighted include:- $5 Indian (Dawes Act)- Do... Black Lives Matter- The Research of Dane Calloway- The Vatican and it's connection to slavery- Epigenetics of Historical Memory- The Moors of this nation- The Creation of Projects- The Kissinger Report- Racial TerrorAsk Yourself:1) How does your attitude open or close doors for you?2) What would others say about your attitude and aptitude? 3) And how much control do you have over this aspect of your life? Visit JohnnieWilliams.com for more information or call (315) THOUGHT to ask a question or leave a message.Support the show (https://www.thethoughttribe.com)